Re: [xep-support] Forcing an "empty" block to render

From: W. Eliot Kimber (eliot@isogen.com)
Date: Wed Nov 13 2002 - 13:04:16 PST


Nikolai Grigoriev wrote:
> Hi Eliot,
>
>
>>Given that XEP refuses to render blocks with no content, what can I put
>>in a block that will produce no visible result but will force the block
>>to be rendered (e.g., to create a border and padding). I tried \u0A
>>(no-break space) and \u200B (zero-width-space).
>
>
> Another natural candidate is <fo:leader/>.

I know I can do it with a leader, but it bugs me to have to use a leader
when an empty block with a border will get the same effect with less markup.

Also, there are other uses for empty blocks, such as the column
balancing trick.

Cheers,

E.

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W. Eliot Kimber, eliot@isogen.com
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Austin, TX  78752 Phone: 512.656.4139
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