Re: [docbook] Why do formalparas only allow one para?

[Scott Hudson <scott.hudson@flatironssolutions.com>]

Sorry, but what makes this different than a <section> then?

Section has a title and allows multiple para elements?

Best regards,

--Scott


Kate.Wringe@sybase.com wrote:
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> One problem with simplesect is that it is not allowed to float in a 
> component. That is, you cannot place anything after it.
> This restriction is a deal breaker for us.
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> *Jirka Kosek <jirka@kosek.cz>*
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> 07/23/2009 01:25 PM
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> Kate.Wringe@sybase.com wrote:
>  >  It would be nice if you could include multiple paras within a
>  > <formalpara>. Is there a reason why you can only have one <para> in a
>  > <formalpara> tag?
>  > We have a lot of cases where we would like to use <formalpara> but can't
>  > because of the one para restriction.
>  > We like the format of a formalpara because you can put an (inline) title
>  > on the content, you can embed indexterms within it, and because it is
>  > container tag,  you can move it easily.
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> Doesn't simplesect fits your needs?
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