Re: NB...BB blocks that did break and shouldn't

["Carl L. Distefano" CLDistefano@xxxxxxxx]

** Reply to note from auerbach@xxxxxxxx (David Auerbach) Wed, 26 Mar 97 16:23:06 +0000

> Another hint (I think this is undocumented): if you select a block and
> use the NB command, the selected area is appropriately surrounded.
> Actually, this is a special case of the "select a block and apply a
> command" mode which puts the a propos triangles fore and aft.

It's evident that some thought went into in that feature. For instance, if
you select a block of text that's Flush Right and apply FC, then FR is
restored at the end of the block. It doesn't just mechanically assume FL,
but honors the prevailing . That's as you'd expect, but, still, it's
gratifying when things work as expected.

There are quite a few commands that work this way: LM, RM, LS, IP,
MD (non-numeric), NB, UF, SZ, RT, HY come to mind. The feature ought to be
documented, and there should be a comprehensive list of commands that have
it.

It's worth noting, also, that the feature is disabled in eXPanded view.



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