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Re: l3doc: \tn vs. \cs
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Joseph Wright <[log in to unmask]>
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Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:48:24 +0100
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On 20/08/2012 21:42, Joel C. Salomon wrote:
> The intent of \tn seems to be providing a \cs-like macro that puts its
> argument in a different index section for TeX/LaTeX2e commands (though
> this is not implemented, or at least not working, at the moment).
> 
> How relevant is this, outside the l3 project itself?  Is there any
> real reason for me to make this distinction in xpeek?
> 
> —Joel

The idea is exactly as you say. Long-term, we may want to enhance this
difference. Thus I would recommend using \tn for LaTeX2e and TeX
commands, and \cs for LaTeX3-related material.
-- 
Joseph Wright

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