Nicolas Goaziou <n.goaz...@gmail.com> writes: Hello,
>> In section 15.2. Easy Templates I find >> >> | block | use for? | >> --------------------- >> |EXAMPLE | | >> |QUOTE | | >> |VERSE | | >> |CENTER | | >> >> Is this a complete list? What are the criteria to choose one or the >> other? >> >> Thanks for tips or a related link. > > From the most restrictive environment to the least one: > > - example block :: Indentation, blank lines (excepted at the beginning > and the end of the block) and line breaks are > preserved. No Org syntax whatsoever is recognized > within. This is like a source block without > a language (you can number lines...). > > - verse block :: Indentation, blank lines (excepted at the beginning > and the end of the block) and line breaks are > preserved. Org objects are recognized (e.g., > emphasis) but not elements (e.g., paragraphs) > > - quote block and center block :: They can contain anything, including > elements (e.g., paragraphs, lists...). Center blocks center their > contents (duh!) and Quote blocks make them stand out in some way. Thanks, thats valuable information. I asked myself what are the exact differences between these blocks quite often. Wouldn't this be important information for the user manual? -- cheers, Thorsten
