Auto Format in Tables
In MMC Version 3.0b17 (17) a pipe character is not automatically inserted in a new line in a table. Is this expected? I think beginning pipe is not required in a table but was automatically inserted in v2. Just checking.
--Bill
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Support Staff 1 Posted by Fletcher on 03 Feb, 2015 01:52 PM
A leading pipe is inserted on the next line, if the current line uses a leading pipe. In other words, it keeps doing what you did the last time.
Fletcher
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2 Posted by velarde.vines on 03 Feb, 2015 02:28 PM
I understand but it is not. Attached are Preferences and example. Maybe
something did not install correctly. Should I reinstall MMC? Or should I
reinstall OS X 10.10.2?
--Bill
Support Staff 3 Posted by Fletcher on 03 Feb, 2015 02:37 PM
Send me the file that you are having trouble with.
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4 Posted by velarde.vines on 03 Feb, 2015 05:12 PM
File is attached. --Bill
Support Staff 5 Posted by Fletcher on 03 Feb, 2015 07:23 PM
You don't have any spaces between your pipes and the content.
So MMD is sort of sticking with "minimalist" formatting.
Composer's table handling is designed around people who want tables that look like tables. Hitting tab inserts tab and a pipe. Columns line up. Autoformatting keeps things consistent.
In this case, it's just trying to stay out of your way.
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6 Posted by velarde.vines on 03 Feb, 2015 07:32 PM
Thank you & sorry to bother.
Lack of spaces happens when I use Stackedit on a Chromebook to edit the
files. I was in a habit of using MMC to Clean Up the tables afterwards but
when I get busy the Clean Up is put off.
I like how MMC formats the tables bcs they are readable without using
Preview. I know an iOS version of MMC is in the works but if you have a
better mobile solution than Stackedit in the meantime, please let me know.
--Bill
Support Staff 7 Posted by Fletcher on 03 Feb, 2015 08:03 PM
No worries!
I find that the tables are *much* easier to read in MMDC, and they don't require monospaced fonts (though you can if you like.) After doing this for MMD 1, I discovered elastic tabstops and found that they are great for just about anything.
If you've never read this, it's worth a minute:
http://nickgravgaard.com/elastictabstops/
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PS> The cleanup table command will now (3.0b18) also insert the leading space after a pipe if you left it out (e.g. `|foo` -> `| foo`). This will make this even easier.
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