Re: Proposal for both attribute notations on the span element

Martin Duerst wrote:
> At 08:02 07/01/28, Felix Sasaki wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> This is my AI
>> [PENDING] ACTION: Felix to post a proposal for both attribute notations
>> on the span element. [recorded in
>> http://www.w3.org/2007/01/24-i18nits-minutes.html#action02]
>>
>> Below is the text. I would put it in section 5.2.2 after
>> "Local selection in XML documents is realized with local ITS attributes,
>> the ruby element, or the span  element. span serves just as a wrapper
>> for the local ITS attributes and ruby."
> 
> I think the word "wrapper" doesn't work here. The span element
> wrapps its contents, not the its attributes. If ruby elements
> are indeed placed inside span, the term may be appropriate in
> that case. I think "carrier" is better for attributes, but
> somebody may have an even better idea.

I would be fine with carrier for attributes, but maybe "carrier" does
not fit for ruby. So maybe:

"Local selection in XML documents is realized with local ITS attributes,
the ruby element, or the span  element. Span serves just as a carrier
for the local ITS attributes and a container for ruby."

Regards, Felix.

Received on Tuesday, 30 January 2007 03:43:45 UTC