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Q68694: DOCERR: RTF Codes \fi<n> and \li<n> Use Twips Instead of Spaces

Article: Q68694
Product(s): Microsoft Programming Utilities
Version(s): MS-DOS:1.06
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kb16bitonly
Last Modified: 24-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft HELPMAKE Utility for MS-DOS and OS/2, version 1.06 
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SUMMARY
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The Rich Text Format codes \fi<n> and \li<n> used for creating help
files are incorrectly described in the online help. The online help states that
the code \fi<n> indents the first line of the paragraph <n> spaces,
and the code \li<n> indents the entire paragraph <n> spaces from the
left margin.

However, the value of <n> is the number of twips and not the number of
spaces. A twip is 1/20 of a point or 1/1440 of an inch; 180 twips approximates
one space (that is, \li720 will indent the entire paragraph four spaces).

MORE INFORMATION
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Page 4 of the "Professional Advisor Library Reference" describes the RTF codes
\fi and \li but does not mention the <n> parameter to indent the
paragraphs.

Page 155 of the "Microsoft C Advanced Programming Techniques" manual describes
the correct syntax for the RTF codes but does not mention the format for
<n>.

Additional query words: 1.06

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Keywords          : kb16bitonly 
Technology        : kbAudDeveloper kbZNotKeyword2 kbHELPMAKE kbZNotKeyword3 kbHELPMAKE106DOS
Version           : MS-DOS:1.06

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