- From: Chris Lilley <chris@w3.org>
- Date: Mon, 28 Dec 1998 17:12:52 +0100
- To: Jelks Cabaniss <jelks@jelks.nu>
- CC: www-style@w3.org, bert@w3.org
Jelks Cabaniss wrote:
> > Some people find it more convenient to use grouping for other
> > purposes, and use a symbolic constant instead. E.g.:
> >
> > @define orange = #faa;
> >
> > H1 {color: orange}
> > H2 {color: orange}
> > H3 {color: orange}
>
> Why would using @define preclude grouping? Why couldn't you say:
>
> @define orange = #faa; ...
> H1, H2, H3 {color: orange};
It doesn't preclude that; it just doesn't require it.
The idea is to only need a single editing change if you want to adjust
that color in a stylesheet, and be sure of hitting all occurences. Also,
to isolate possibly different uses of the same color (which would likely
be bad design anyway, but could happen).
Its a maintainability convenience.
--
Chris
Received on Monday, 28 December 1998 11:10:19 UTC