Re: [libreoffice-users] with styles, is not master document functionality unnecessary+

Another benefit of master documents is that it forces all styles of the same 
name to appear the same. For example, suppose I have written five documents, 
all having a style called "BodySingle." But, in one document, my 
"BodySingle" style uses a Consolas font (good for on screen editing). In 
another, I have set the "BodySingle" font to "Iowan Old Style," a personal 
favorite of mine.

Now, let's say I combine these documents into a master document for final 
output. The styles of the master document will control over the styles of 
the individual files. So, in my master document, I set my "BodySingle" font 
to Linux Libertine G with a host of expert effects (old style numbers, 
historic or discretionary ligatures, etc.) This is great for printing a 
final document (to either a printer or PDF file), but not so effective for 
onscreen editing. So, I can change the final output by editing only the 
styles of the master document without having to edit the styles in each 
individual document.

Virgil


-----Original Message----- 
From: Gabriel Risterucci
Sent: Wednesday, December 18, 2013 2:19 PM
Cc: users@global.libreoffice.org
Subject: Re: [libreoffice-users] with styles, is not master document 
functionality unnecessary+

2013/12/18 e-letter <inpost@gmail.com>

> Readers,
>
> Suppose a collection of documents each about 100kb size. What is the
> benefit of using master document function (presumably a gratuitous
> copy of m$), when styles function is available in LO? Surely it would
> be more stable and easier to manage if these files were imported into
> one new document?
Master document are not only about sharing styles (in fact, I never saw
them in this light), it's about splitting your work in easily manageable
smaller files. I don't even know why having styles would concern having the
possibility to create a master document.
When you're working on a reasonnably large project, it's simply easier to
split it. For example, having each chapter in it's own file, instead of
loading one huge file​​. It's more stable and easier to navigate.
Ahem, still don't get why you're mixing the presence of styles and master
document. The only link I can think of is that a master document's style
override the sub-documents, but even then... maybe you can clarify what you
meant?

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