Rudolf Adamkovič <salu...@me.com> writes: > The attempts were always rejected. So, just a "bummer". :)
As I said in the linked message, supporting "-" will not solve the basic issue, which is with the Org syntax not being LaTeX. Intra-word markup, including $...$, requires workarounds. It is the trade-off we have to take. https://list.orgmode.org/87r18t7fc5.fsf@localhost >>> The problem with parsing is more than just supporting $i$-th and >>> similar. For example, AMS style guide explicitly advises against using >>> $i$-th in favour of $i$th [1]: >>> >>> Do not hyphenate “th” expressions: xth, not x-th or xth . >>> >>> We can theoretically make a change to support "-", but then it will be >>> logical to support $i$th as well. (If we don't some users will still be >>> confused after trying to write $i$th and then not getting the expected >>> results). In this question, it would make sense to implement >>> all-or-everything approach. Otherwise, confusion (like raised in this >>> thread) will be inevitable. >>> >>> However, from point of view of Org mode parser, supporting $i$th is a >>> nightmare. Remember that Org mode is _not_ LaTeX and we have to support >>> a lot more frivolous syntax (even in LaTeX, runaway $ is often a source >>> of cryptic compilation errors). Currently, we _must_ rely on heuristics >>> to determine $$-style latex fragments. I do not know any way to support >>> $$ syntax without creating deviations from LaTeX. Extending the >>> heuristics will not resolve the underlying ambiguity of $$ syntax, just >>> hide it within even more obscure cases. -- Ihor Radchenko // yantar92, Org mode contributor, Learn more about Org mode at <https://orgmode.org/>. Support Org development at <https://liberapay.com/org-mode>, or support my work at <https://liberapay.com/yantar92>
