Variables don't inherit heading format in CHM files

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pattyhair
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Variables don't inherit heading format in CHM files

Post by pattyhair »

It is my understanding that variables placed in headings inherit the heading format. However, this isn't the case when I build a CHM file--formatting is not inherited. No problem with building a PDF file from the same source--formatting is correctly inherited. Has anyone else experienced this? I am using Flare v8.1.2.
EdPhipps
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Re: Variables don't inherit heading format in CHM files

Post by EdPhipps »

Hi,

I suspect you've moved on, but just in case you're still stuck...

Simple answer: I'm using the same version, CHM, WebHelp and WORD outputs - but have never seen the problem you describe with variables in headings.

Intensely speculative suggestions: Given that it's target-specific I checked the HTML Help target properties first but found nothing promising. Ah... check the Madcap|Variable style in your stylesheet - if this has local attributes set they'd override the heading style (rather than inherit from it) - and they could be set just for online media (not printed media), which would explain the PDF working OK.

Or just maybe the CHM compiler doesn't like your heading font - try using something plain and ordinary as an experiment?

-Ed
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