Re: Org mode "style sheet" for software documentation

[Ihor Radchenko]

Perry Smith <pedz@easesoftware.com> writes:

>> We currently do not support extensions to emphasis, though we may do it
>> in future. See https://orgmode.org/list/87letvrege.fsf@localhost
>> 
>> Implementing new emphasis markers will require introducing a new syntax
>> object into org-element.el. Such object will unlikely be using a
>> single-char markers - single-char markers are problematic in numerous
>> edge cases; we should better introduce something closer to inline src
>> block syntax to allow arbitrary emphasis extensions.
>
> I’m now retired with time on my hands so ping me if I can help somehow if / 
> when the time
> comes.  I sometimes turn off receiving from the list so drop me an email 
> directly to
> make sure I see it.

If you are interested in an involved contribution, it is the most
welcome.

We currently have plans to implement fully custom elements and objects
in Org. The idea is to allow the
:export/:activate-func/:face/:keymap/:export functionality like in Org
links, but for special blocks and inline objects. I can provide more
details if you are interested.

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Ihor Radchenko,
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