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Date:         Thu, 10 Feb 1994 20:09:54 GMT
From: Sebastian Rahtz <spqr@FTP.TEX.AC.UK>
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Subject:      Re: The difference between option and packages in 2e
Status: R

Mike Piff writes:
 >
 > -- option a4envelope will not be recognized. (This sets the page
 > area to that of an envelope, so the printer doesn't object.  --
 > option 14pt is not recognized either, to set the default size to
 > 14pt.
 >
 >
 > Should there not be a default action for all unrecognized options, rather
 > than just ignoring them?

but there is a default - they are passed to any following packages!
that lets you do what you want, doesnt it?

 > To have to define a new class to overcome these, and similar, problems seems
 > madness.
but article wasn't designed to have an infinite range of point sizes
or paper sizes. if you want a much more generalized class, write one!
though why you want a default of 14pt i am not sure... (no, please
don't tell me, i am sure my imaginings are more fun than the truth).

Sebastian