modernruler

Advanced Ruler Commands for LaTeX / 高機能な罫線・アンダーノート作成パッケージ

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Overview / 概要

modernruler provides enhanced ruler commands, including \mruleth, \mruletv, and \undernote. These commands are designed to be more flexible than standard LaTeX rules, supporting key-value options for styling and full compatibility with vertical writing modes. modernruler は、標準の罫線コマンドを拡張した \mruleth、\mruletv、および \undernote を提供します。色やスタイルの指定をキー値オプションで行える柔軟性を持ち、縦書き環境にも完全に対応しています。

• Version: 1.0.0
• Date: 2025-12-28
• Author: Kosei Kawaguchi (a.k.a. KKTeX)
• License: MIT
• Repository: https://github.com/KKTeX/modernruler
• Support: p.c.aces1056@gmail.com

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Acknowledgements / Credits

This package was inspired by discussions on TeX Forum concerning undernote-like constructions using rules.

An improved approach was later presented by Mr. Yusuke Terada, which clarified several implementation details.

The present package is a complete reimplementation and extension, introducing a generalized rule-based engine, redesigned control flow, and additional features such as modern ruler integration and tcolorbox-based abstractions.

Any remaining errors or design decisions are entirely the responsibility of the author.

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Key Features / 特徴

• Stylable Rules / スタイル指定可能な罫線

  • \mruleth and \mruletv allow you to change colors and styles easily via key-value options.
  • \mruleth と \mruletv は、色やスタイルをオプションで簡単にカスタマイズできます。

• Annotations with \undernote / 注釈機能（\undernote）

  • Attach short annotations beneath words or phrases, connected by a clean ruled line.
  • 本文の語句の下に、罫線でつながれた短い注釈を配置することができます。

• Vertical Writing Support / 縦書き環境に対応

  • Fully compatible with vertical layouts (e.g., \documentclass[tate]{jlreq}).
  • jlreq パッケージなどの縦書き設定でも、崩れることなく使用可能です。

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Prerequisites / 前提条件

Dependencies / 依存パッケージ:

• kvoptions, varwidth, tcolorbox

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Usage / 使用方法

For detailed usage and examples, please refer to the documentation and source files. 具体的な使用方法や例については、ドキュメントやソースファイルを参照してください。

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License / ライセンス

This package is licensed under the MIT License. 本パッケージは MITライセンス のもとで公開されています。

Copyright (c) 2025 Kosei Kawaguchi

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