Re: Complex Table Examples

Philip & Le Khanh wrote:
> interpreting how "needed" is to be defined).  On that basis,
> would it be possible to explain why
> 
>     # 3.12.13. The code element
>     # 3.12.14. The var element
>     # 3.12.15. The samp element
>     # 3.12.16. The kbd element
> 
I think I can make good cases for var, samp and kbd.

var might better be called meta-name and is one of the standard uses of 
italics.

samp and kbd cover cases that are present in practically every user 
guide for any technological product.