Q: How do I style different parts of a localized string in BonMot?

Use XML tags in your string (e.g., text ) and define styles with .xmlRules in StringStyle, allowing dynamic formatting for each locale without hardcoding.

Question 1

How do I style different parts of a localized string in BonMot?

Accepted Answer

Use XML tags in your string (e.g., text) and define styles with .xmlRules in StringStyle, allowing dynamic formatting for each locale without hardcoding.

Question 2

BonMot or NSAttributedString: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

BonMot simplifies complex styling with a declarative API and features like XML parsing, but for basic needs or iOS 15+, Apple's native NSAttributedString or AttributedString might suffice with less dependency.

Question 3

How to make text responsive to Dynamic Type in BonMot?

Accepted Answer

Add .adapt(.control) or .adapt(.body) to your StringStyle, then call .adapted(to: traitCollection) when setting the attributed string on UI elements to handle size changes.

Question 4

Can BonMot be used in Objective-C projects?

Accepted Answer

Limited support; use named styles via IBInspectable properties or downgrade to BonMot 3.2 for full Objective-C compatibility, as BonMot 4+ is Swift-focused.

Question 5

How to embed images inline with text in BonMot?

Accepted Answer

Use NSAttributedString.composed(of:) with image attachments styled with .baselineOffset, and add Special characters like noBreakSpace for spacing.

Question 6

What's the difference between BonMot and Apple's AttributedString?

Accepted Answer

BonMot provides a higher-level, declarative API with extras like XML styling and vertical alignment, while AttributedString is Apple's native solution for iOS 15+, which might be more future-proof but less feature-rich for complex cases.

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