Re: [Firebird-docs] Example of new documentation

[Paul V. <pa...@vi...>]

Mark Rotteveel wrote:

> > Striping is evil, because it suggests that odd rows are of a different
> > nature than even rows, which of course they are not. It's also totally
> > unnecessary, because rows are separated by lines.
> >
> > Striping makes tables 'noisy' and less readable. IMO we should do
> > away with it.
>
> It can be disabled. Personally, in real tables (as in, showing data), I 
> prefer striping over borders, as long as the striping is subtle. In my 
> opinion it enhances readability.

I find it confusing because it suggests a difference that doesn't exist.
Of course, without lines or borders (i.e. if the only alternative is no
visual support at all) striping may be the lesser evil.

Paul Vinkenoog