Re: stability of root em unit spec

On Wed, Jan 7, 2009 at 9:53 PM, Håkon Wium Lie <howcome@opera.com> wrote:

> I will propose to change "rem" to "re" because:
>
>  - all other length units are two-letter, it seems logical to follow
>    this scheme unless there's a good reason not to
>
>  - "rem" reminds me of the the old basic "remark" command. This is
>    not a very good reason, just something that pops up in my head
>    whenever I see it. I'm sure "re" will remind some people of email
>    messages.
>
> What do people think -- should it be changed back?
>

I prefer "rem" because it's clearer. "in", "cm", "mm", "em", "ex" and "px"
are all quite clear and easy to remember IMHO. I think it's a coincidence
that these are all two letters. "re" is less clear IMHO, and "rem" will be
significantly easier to remember.

Rob
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