05-04-2009, 08:14 AM | #1 |
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What is it called?
I have another dumb question.
In fiction books, in order to signal a sudden change of location or time within a chapter, the author inserts a series of "*" or "...", maybe even a graphic. Is there a name or term used to refer to this device? Thanks, Charlie |
05-04-2009, 11:46 AM | #2 |
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The memoir class for LaTeX calls it "fancybreak", which, given the usual quality and terminology in the manual, makes me think there is no proper name other than "fancy break"
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05-04-2009, 01:32 PM | #3 |
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We call it a space break, and the little ornaments or graphics would be the space break ornament. Most times it's just what looks like a blank line or two, but please don't use blank lines!
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05-04-2009, 02:12 PM | #4 |
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Many thanks, Guys. Now I have enough information to become dangerous.
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