Note about decimal mark for numbers

Note about decimal mark for numbers

[Nicolas Goaziou]

Hello,

In a recent commit, I've modified `org-table-number-regexp' so it can
recognize numbers with a comma as the decimal mark by default.

The variable is almost exclusively used for column alignment in tables,
so it should be a cosmetic change only. Though, do not hesitate to
report any suspicious behaviour in tables (when working with csv for
example).

Also, remember that `org-table-number-regexp' is customizable, so you
can undo this change locally.


Regards,

-- 
Nicolas Goaziou

Re: Note about decimal mark for numbers

[Achim Gratz]

Nicolas Goaziou writes:
> In a recent commit, I've modified `org-table-number-regexp' so it can
> recognize numbers with a comma as the decimal mark by default.

This should really follow the definitions in the locale...


Regards,
Achim.
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Re: Note about decimal mark for numbers

[Jambunathan K]

Achim Gratz <Stromeko@nexgo.de> writes:

> Nicolas Goaziou writes:
>> In a recent commit, I've modified `org-table-number-regexp' so it can
>> recognize numbers with a comma as the decimal mark by default.
>
> This should really follow the definitions in the locale...

That was my first reaction to it as well.  

But then Org is no office suite.  It's more of a SOHO suite.

> Regards,
> Achim.

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Re: Note about decimal mark for numbers

[Bastien]

Jambunathan K <kjambunathan@gmail.com> writes:

> Achim Gratz <Stromeko@nexgo.de> writes:
>
>> Nicolas Goaziou writes:
>>> In a recent commit, I've modified `org-table-number-regexp' so it can
>>> recognize numbers with a comma as the decimal mark by default.
>>
>> This should really follow the definitions in the locale...
>
> That was my first reaction to it as well.  

Remember the purpose of `org-table-number-regexp' is to help find the
right alignment in tables.  It is _not_ to find numbers when eval'ing
a formula.

So, having both a rigid definition of what is a number for formulas
and a flexible definition when it comes to formatting tables is fine.

2 cts,

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 Bastien