From: Dave Thomas <Dave@...>
Date: 2002-01-04T04:23:02+09:00
Subject: [ruby-talk:30155] Re: RDoc now displays source

jbrunjes@ctr.lacity.org (Jim Brunjes) writes:

> Dave Thomas <Dave@PragmaticProgrammer.com> wrote:
> > 
> > > Instead I have to type it like "cat\_and\_dog" to avoid getting
> > > italics. Is this the way it's supposed to work?
> > 
> > On reflection, I think you're right - the current way is
> > incorrect. Unless someone speaks up, I'll change it shortly.
> > 
> It also occurred to me after I made the post to mention that it would
> also be great if "+cat_and_dog+" worked to apply the code attribute to
> the entire string. I don't believe this works currently;  I must write
> it like "<tt>cat\_and\_dog</tt>".

Prior to making the change to treat internal '_'s as plain text, this
wasn't possible. However, I _think_ it is now, so I've committed both
changes in the latest RDoc CVS. See if it works the way you'd like.

Thanks for the suggestions.


Dave