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Oh, too much fun!
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Question: how would I show that one rule (see below) trumps all other considerations? For example, my code fits in 80 columns. Always. No exceptions. Period.
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So, could you add an item for column width? Perhaps:
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<b>80 - Width/Wrapping</b><br>
How do you handle lines of more than 80 characters?<br>
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<li>80! - There <b>are</b> no lines longer than 80 characters!</li>
<li>80? - Who knows? Just resize your window to see more.</li>
<li>80> - <em>My</em> editor can scroll, you luddite!</li>
<li>80+ - They wrap, just like you'd expect, what else?</li>
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Multiple punctuation marks show your vehemence:<br>
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<li>80!!!! - Never, <em>Never</em>, <b>Never</b> > 80!</li>
<li>80!+ - Usually within 80 columns, but I don't mind some wrapping.</li>
<li>80!> - Usually within 80 columns, but just scroll to see the rest, sheesh.</li>
<li>80??? - Why would anyone even care about an archaic standard when you have a modern Emacs?</li>
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Then, how would I show that the 80 column rule trumps anything else (spaces may disappear to make it fit)?
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[juerd]++
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