Page break paragraph style

[Stuart Rogers]

Linda G. Gallagher wrote:
> Framers,
> 
> Years ago, I learned from this list about creating a paragraph style to use
> for page breaks. I've always done this using something like 800 pts of space
> after for the page break paragraph tag to force the new page. In talking
> about this with a colleague, she asked why not set the Pagination to Top of
> Page. Hmmm. Good question.

I assume you mean, "Top of Page for the following paragraph" rather than 
for the special page break tag. If you make the special tag Top of Page, 
even with the smallest allowable font size of 2pt, you'll end up with a 
ragged top margin on facing pages.

> 
> Do you folks have any words of wisdom (pros or cons) for using one method
> over the other for a page break paragraph tag?

If you don't use a dedicated pagebreak tag and instead set the next pgf 
to Top of Page, you're creating an override of its tag. Override = Bad. 
Hard to maintain.

Having a dedicated page break tag for empty pgfs means you have no 
overrides; you can also colour the empty tag differently so it's easier 
to recognize. You can search for the tags without needing a plug-in to 
find overrides.

HTH,

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