> -- Speaking about the contents of the aux files, I think one should be able > to write style info to these labels: This shows up, for example, if you > want to distinguish between equation numbering "(1.2)" and section > numbering "1.2" (without parenthesizes): The labels should then be I have some sympathy with this, but after some bitter experiences with \newlabel in .aux files (in relation to hyperref), I would plead for a more radical redesign of the mechanism than just adding style. for instance, adding in the title of sections, as well as the number, never mind a unique identifier.... sebastian