Re: [Groff] tbl query

[Werner LEMBERG]

> > No, .na *only* seems to have an effect if it occurs within the T{...T}
> > block.
> 
> Not here it doesn't with 1.17.2.

It works also with the current CVS.

> > But, according to the old tbl manual, this is the correct
> > behaviour of tbl, which will only adjust if a .na request is
> > placed within the text block.

To cite the original manual:

  Text blocks are pulled out from the table, processed separately by
  troff, and replaced in the table as a solid block.  [...about line
  length...]  The other parameters (point size, font, etc.) used in
  setting the block of text are those in effect at the beginning of
  the table and any table format specifications of size, spacing and
  font, using the p, v, and f modifiers to the column key-letters.

With other words, the settings before the table start are taken as
the default settings for a text block.


    Werner