[uf-discuss] include pattern question

Thu Jun 8 13:10:26 PDT 2006

On Jun 8, 2006, at 12:02 PM, Scott Reynen wrote:
> On Jun 8, 2006, at 1:44 PM, Tantek Çelik wrote:
>>>> At first thought, I don't see why not, but it might require some 
>>> more
>>> research.
>>>> I just checked the spec (HTML4.01), and I agree with Scott's 
>> conclusion.
>> That was actually Ryan's conclusion.
>> I have a question about the include pattern: is it okay to use 
> inclusion on elements whose semantics are tied to parent elements? 
> In Michael's example, does <area> still carry the same meaning when 
> it has been copied via inclusion outside of its container <map>? 
> Can I include <li> outside of <ul>? <td> outside of <table>?

I'm trying to think of a case that would cause a problem. One would 
be the inclusion of a table cell that makes use of headers/axis 
stuff. I have a feeling that those references should be followed.
-ryan