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Conflict between grep style and nested style

Explorer ,
Jul 26, 2024 Jul 26, 2024

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I’m using a nested characer style to format the figure number at the start of a caption in which I use a GREP style to format the other numerals. The body is in italic and I need the figure number to be roman. The GREP style overrides the nested style, so the numerals that should be roman remain italic.

 

It’s currently set up as [nested style] through 1 [end nested style character]. The balance of the paragraph is set in italic with a GREP style to letterspace the numerals.

 

Obviously, I want this to format automatically, without having to fix the numerals after the fact in each instance. How do I prevent this sort of override?

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Jul 26, 2024 Jul 26, 2024

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The two features don't always work and play nicely together. You may have to use a manual GREP replacement for one or the other, which should not be a huge hassle if you set it up correctly.


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Thanks, James – I suspected that would be the answer, but hoped to avoid it. It’s a two-volume project over 1,200 pages net, with editors altering and replacing copy piecemeal over many months. I’m doing all the composition solo, so I need to automate anyting I can. Best, CWS

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How is your numbering done? 

 

Manually or via Bullets and Numbering

 

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