Re:Inkscape 1.2 released
by kilburn on Tuesday May 17, 2022 @01:45AM
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To define a custom style in a word processing context means to define "a group of settings that I can apply at will to parts of the text".
That is, I should be able to define a "Code block" style that should appear in the same dropdown where google docs lets you select heading levels. When I select that "Code block" style, the app should format the selected bit of text according to the syte's definition. For instance: use a monospace typeface, apply some margins to this paragraph and paint a gray background on it.
Likewise, I should be able to update the style definition and all code blocks should update accordingly.
This is very basic functionality that has existed in word processors since... forever. Large and/or more complex documents are simply much much more painful to maintain/evolve without this feature.
Re:Inkscape 1.2 released
by frameset on Tuesday May 17, 2022 @09:15AM
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To add on to your well laid out points, many companies have "house styles" embedded into their templates that allow a consistent look and feel. GDocs lack of support for these makes it a non-starter.
That is, I should be able to define a "Code block" style that should appear in the same dropdown where google docs lets you select heading levels. When I select that "Code block" style, the app should format the selected bit of text according to the syte's definition. For instance: use a monospace typeface, apply some margins to this paragraph and paint a gray background on it.
Likewise, I should be able to update the style definition and all code blocks should update accordingly.
This is very basic functionality that has existed in word processors since... forever. Large and/or more complex documents are simply much much more painful to maintain/evolve without this feature.