<?tpprop>
Description
Specifies whether PTC ALD should reset properties at the start of new paragraphs.
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This command is an alias of the <?tpattr> command.
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Syntax
<?tpprop on off:n?>
<?tpprop>
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[no parameter]
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Invoke the Preserve properties dialog box.
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on off
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0
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Deactivate the preserve properties option.
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1
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Activate the preserve properties option.
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Additional Information
Specifying <?tpprop 1> means that PTC ALD does not reset properties at the start of new paragraphs. For example, if you change the font, it will remain unchanged throughout successive paragraphs of a document, or until you reset it. This effectively puts PTC ALD into a different mode and has several immediate consequences:
• A "_deflt_" style probably is not needed and, if you still want to apply the principle of paragraph styles, styles will need to either reset many properties manually, or use <?propget> to reset everything.
• You will need to use the <?up> and <?down> commands to correspond with the nesting of any begin/end property tags.
• There is no such thing as a paragraph default for the properties - if you want to use one, then use <?up> at the end of defining properties for the paragraph style.
• Using a lump property in this setting is not recommended as it is designed to do lots of jobs at once (for speed). It resets many properties (such as tabs) while others (such as margins) are cumulative.
• Tabs and relative indents are preserved across paragraph boundaries. To reset all tabs and indents use <?itab>. To reset an indent use <?ri->
• <?propput 1> and <?propput 2> do not have particular meaning in this mode.
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