Quick html code question...

pargoo · 11-19-2013, 02:04 AM

In 'code' view I've noticed this: in some of my paragraphs, but not in most others. Is it doing anything, or can I run through my text and remove them all? Is it something to do with line length/justification, or what? NOT to be confused with switching to italics and back again, obviously.
Thanks,

eschwartz · 11-19-2013, 03:08 AM

That depends on what class="text3" is. Check your stylesheet for the

Code:

.text3 {

...
	}

style. If it isn't doing anything (useful), you can delete it with a Search & Replace.

Perkin · 11-19-2013, 04:03 AM

Also check what class the previous span is (which would end with the ) - if it is text3 class then you should be safe

exaltedwombat · 11-19-2013, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pargoo

In 'code' view I've noticed this: in some of my paragraphs, but not in most others. Is it doing anything, or can I run through my text and remove them all? Is it something to do with line length/justification, or what? NOT to be confused with switching to italics and back again, obviously.
Thanks,

You've shown us where one span ends, another begins. What matters is what comes BETWEEN the opening
 and the closing . This is what will be affected by "class="text3"".

Look in your stylesheet to see what this does. It's an arbritary label, it could be defined as almost anything!

This could be the beginning of you learning about HTML and css. Or it could be you preparing to break your eBook. Uninformed "tidying up" is one of the most destructive things a computer user can do. At least make a copy of your file before experimenting!

eschwartz · 11-19-2013, 03:05 PM

Yes, if text3 doesn't do anything, just delete THAT span. If it does do something, BUT the previous span is ALSO text3, delete the to merge the two sections together.

If both spans do noting, then delete both.

If you are going to make use of code view, you might want to learn html + css so you can use it properly, and more importantly, SAFELY.

11-19-2013, 02:04 AM	#1
pargoo Member Posts: 18 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: kindle paperwhite v2	Quick html code question... In 'code' view I've noticed this: </span> <span class="text3"> in some of my paragraphs, but not in most others. Is it doing anything, or can I run through my text and remove them all? Is it something to do with line length/justification, or what? NOT to be confused with switching to italics and back again, obviously. Thanks,

11-19-2013, 03:08 AM	#2
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	That depends on what class="text3" is. Check your stylesheet for the Code: .text3 { ... } style. If it isn't doing anything (useful), you can delete it with a Search & Replace.

11-19-2013, 04:03 AM	#3
Perkin Guru Posts: 657 Karma: 64171 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kent, England, Sol 3, ZZ9 plural Z Alpha Device: Sony PRS-300, Kobo Aura HD, iPad (Marvin)	Also check what class the previous span is (which would end with the </span>) - if it is text3 class then you should be safe

11-19-2013, 03:05 PM	#5
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	Yes, if text3 doesn't do anything, just delete THAT span. If it does do something, BUT the previous span is ALSO text3, delete the </span> <span class="text3"> to merge the two sections together. If both spans do noting, then delete both. If you are going to make use of code view, you might want to learn html + css so you can use it properly, and more importantly, SAFELY.

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