Ignore initial indent in HTML files?

The Old Man · 06-21-2008, 05:16 PM

There is probably an explanation somewhere. I searched a bit but couldn’t find it and I know some of you gurus (Kovid) have a quick answer.

I am using calibre (GUI) to convert my HTML file into a Sony lrf file. To force a page break in calibre I use:
<span style="page-break-after: always"></span>

After the page break I want to start the very next line WITHOUT an indent.
How do I do it? What is the code? As simple as possible, Please!

I am formatting poetry and this would be nice to implement.

Also, in calibre, how do I force a Tab or several spaces before a line?

They say that rhyme and rhythm are
Outmoded now.
I do not know, for I am far
From high of brow.
But if the twain you take away,
Since basely bred,
Proud Poetry, I dare to say,
Would scarce be read.

Every other line in this short (first stanza) verse should be indented 5 spaces. How? Code, please?

kovidgoyal · 06-21-2008, 07:53 PM

Code:

<html>
page one
<br style="page-break-after:always">
<p style="text-indent:0pt">
They say that rhyme and rhythm are<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Outmoded now.<br>
I do not know, for I am far<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;From high of brow.<br>
But if the twain you take away,<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Since basely bred,<br>
Proud Poetry, I dare to say,<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Would scarce be read.<br>
</p>
</html>

The Old Man · 06-21-2008, 08:38 PM

Many MANY Thanks!

06-21-2008, 05:16 PM	#1
The Old Man Fanatic Posts: 525 Karma: 1300001 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Keene, New Hampshire Device: iPad Mini, iPad Pro, Fire 8", iPhone, PaperWhite 2	Ignore initial indent in HTML files? There is probably an explanation somewhere. I searched a bit but couldn’t find it and I know some of you gurus (Kovid) have a quick answer. I am using calibre (GUI) to convert my HTML file into a Sony lrf file. To force a page break in calibre I use: <span style="page-break-after: always"></span> After the page break I want to start the very next line WITHOUT an indent. How do I do it? What is the code? As simple as possible, Please! I am formatting poetry and this would be nice to implement. Also, in calibre, how do I force a Tab or several spaces before a line? They say that rhyme and rhythm are Outmoded now. I do not know, for I am far From high of brow. But if the twain you take away, Since basely bred, Proud Poetry, I dare to say, Would scarce be read. Every other line in this short (first stanza) verse should be indented 5 spaces. How? Code, please?

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06-21-2008, 08:38 PM	#3
The Old Man Fanatic Posts: 525 Karma: 1300001 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Keene, New Hampshire Device: iPad Mini, iPad Pro, Fire 8", iPhone, PaperWhite 2	Many MANY Thanks!