[xep-support] Forcing an "empty" block to render

[W. Eliot Kimber]

Nikolai Grigoriev wrote:
> Hi Eliot,
> 
> 
>>Given that XEP refuses to render blocks with no content, what can I put 
>>in a block that will produce no visible result but will force the block 
>>to be rendered (e.g., to create a border and padding). I tried \u0A 
>>(no-break space) and \u200B (zero-width-space).
> 
> 
> Another natural candidate is <fo:leader/>.

I know I can do it with a leader, but it bugs me to have to use a leader 
when an empty block with a border will get the same effect with less markup.

Also, there are other uses for empty blocks, such as the column 
balancing trick.

Cheers,

E.
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W. Eliot Kimber, eliot at isogen.com
Consultant, ISOGEN International

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Austin, TX  78752 Phone: 512.656.4139

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