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org: Tables in arbitrary syntax

 
 A.6 Tables and lists in arbitrary syntax
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 Since Orgtbl mode can be used as a minor mode in arbitrary buffers, a
 frequent feature request has been to make it work with native tables in
 specific languages, for example LaTeX.  However, this is extremely hard
 to do in a general way, would lead to a customization nightmare, and
 would take away much of the simplicity of the Orgtbl mode table editor.
 
    This appendix describes a different approach.  We keep the Orgtbl
 mode table in its native format (the source table), and use a custom
 function to translate the table to the correct syntax, and to install it
 in the right location (the target table).  This puts the burden of
 writing conversion functions on the user, but it allows for a very
 flexible system.
 
    Bastien added the ability to do the same with lists, in Orgstruct
 mode.  You can use Org’s facilities to edit and structure lists by
 turning ‘orgstruct-mode’ on, then locally exporting such lists in
 another format (HTML, LaTeX or Texinfo.)
 

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· Radio tables                Sending and receiving radio tables
· A LaTeX example          Step by step, almost a tutorial
· Translator functions        Copy and modify
· Radio lists                 Sending and receiving lists
 

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