Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the use of boxes in notes, specifically in the context of LaTeX formatting. Participants share their preferences for styling, including color usage and clarity, while exploring different packages and approaches for creating visually distinct examples and definitions.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant is experimenting with creating boxes around examples in their notes.
- Some participants express a preference for clean and clear notes without color or fancy rendering, citing distraction as a concern.
- Another participant appreciates the use of a "frog box" for its emphasis on important content.
- Several participants mention using the boiboites package for colored boxes, indicating a system of color coding based on content type (definitions, theorems, examples).
- One participant suggests that the standard box is preferable to a green box due to potential distraction from the color.
- Another participant offers to change the color of the frog box to suit preferences.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing opinions on the use of color in note-taking, with some favoring a minimalist approach while others advocate for color coding. No consensus is reached on the best approach to using boxes in notes.
Contextual Notes
Participants' preferences are influenced by personal opinions on clarity and distraction, and there are no established guidelines on the effectiveness of different box styles.