[uf-discuss] include pattern question

[Ryan King]

On Jun 8, 2006, at 12:02 PM, Scott Reynen wrote:

> On Jun 8, 2006, at 1:44 PM, Tantek Çelik wrote:
>
>>> At first thought, I don't see why not, but it might require some  
>>> more
>>> research.
>>
>> I just checked the spec (HTML4.01), and I agree with Scott's  
>> conclusion.
>
> That was actually Ryan's conclusion.
>
> I have a question about the include pattern: is it okay to use  
> inclusion on elements whose semantics are tied to parent elements?   
> In Michael's example, does <area> still carry the same meaning when  
> it has been copied via inclusion outside of its container <map>?   
> Can I include <li> outside of <ul>?  <td> outside of <table>?

I'm trying to think of a case that would cause a problem. One would  
be the inclusion of a table cell that makes use of headers/axis  
stuff. I have a feeling that those references should be followed.

-ryan