DropCapitalZone¶
1. Definition¶
DropCapitalZone: contains any type of initial letter, occupying a space corresponding to several lines of the main text or bearing significant ornementation, be they historiated, ornated, flourished or painted initials (and excluding the following text line).
DropCapitalZone: contains any type of initial letter that occupies a space corresponding to several lines of the main text or that bears significant ornamentation. A drop capital can be a historiated, ornamented, flourished or painted initial. This zone does not encompass the whole text line to which it is attached. The letter's or letters' baseline is labelled DropCapitalLine, rather than DefaultLine, for technical reasons.
2. Subtypes¶
Suggested values include:
DropCapitalZone:historiatedDropCapitalZone:flourishedDropCapitalZone:voidedDropCapitalZone:partedDropCapitalZone:facettedDropCapitalZone:interlockedDropCapitalZone:floriateDropCapitalZone:plainDropCapitalZone:champ
3. Examples¶
| Type | Exemple |
|---|---|
DropCapitalZone:flourished |
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DropCapitalZone:plain |
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4. Problems and challenges¶
- Should they be treated separately or included as part of the line that they open ?
- Do they need a specific line type ?