Re: Shortcut for \repeat unfold

[Werner LEMBERG]

>>> Perhaps the LilyPond syntax might be tweaked so that identifiers
>>> starting with a UTF-8 multi-byte (high bit set) character do not
>>> need the backslash.  Then simply ×2 would look good.
>>
>> This reminds me of TeX's 'active characters'.  I think we shouldn't
>> go this route.  IMHO, a command should always be introduced with a
>> backslash.
> 
> The idea here is different, it is for identifiers, and in the input
> syntax only, does not change the internal semantics at all.  It is
> good not having to type backslash when a command is used.

Really?  I highly doubt that.  In particular, what about lyrics mode?


    Werner