Sizes List
A list of Size definitions configured for the stylesheet. This list displays when you choose > >
When this list is active, the
Insert Size button
appears in the
Standard toolbar, allowing you to create a new Size definition in the list.
Note that, if you create a new Size object, its name must follow the conventions listed below:
• Must start with a letter, and consist of letters, digits, periods, dashes, underscores, or spaces - the normal rules for a definition name in Arbortext Styler
• Cannot contain parentheses or mathematical operators (-, +, * or /) - the Size definition may be used in expressions in the future
• Cannot be of the same name as the special font size names configured in Arbortext Styler:
◦ xx-small
◦ x-small
◦ small
◦ medium
◦ large
◦ x-large
◦ xx-large
◦ larger
◦ smaller
The Properties area of the Sizes list contains a field labelled Value: enter the measurement that should be used whenever this Size object is selected from a property menu. The following units of measurement are permitted:
• in
• cm
• mm
• em
• pc
• pt
• px
Defining measurements as Size objects in this way provides an easy method for you to store common or default sizes in your stylesheet. Arbortext Styler provides an option for you to select a Size object wherever a measurement can be specified, for example the Size menu in the Text category for elements or contexts, or the Margins category for page sets.
Any new Arbortext Styler stylesheet you create will contain the following Size definitions. The default Sizes represent common measurements used when creating pages or tables, and each provides a suggested value. You can use or amend these sizes to suit your particular pagination requirements if you wish, or create new ones as required.
Default Size Definitions Included in a New Stylesheet
Measurement | Value |
Bottom margin | 1.5in |
Column width in a 2 column table | 18pc |
Column width in a 3 column table | 11.5pc |
Column width in a 4 column table | 8.5pc |
Column width in a 5 column table | 7pc |
Column width in a 6 column table | 6pc |
Footer position from bottom of page | 1in |
Header position from bottom of page | 1in |
Inside mirror margin | 1.25in |
Left margin | 1in |
Outside mirror margin | 0.75in |
Page height | 11in |
Page width | 8.5in |
Right margin | 1in |
Top margin | 1.5in |