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kvsetkeys

Provides enhanced key-value parsing functionality with support for handling unknown options and special characters in LaTeX documents.

Overview

Extends LaTeX's key-value processing capabilities by offering more flexible and robust parameter handling mechanisms. The package is particularly valuable when working with complex document configurations and package options.

  • Supports custom handlers for managing undefined keys and options
  • Allows active characters like commas and equal signs in key-value pairs
  • Implements intelligent brace handling, removing only one level of curly braces from values
  • Commonly used in package development and complex document configurations where flexible parameter processing is essential
  • Integrates well with other packages that use key-value interfaces, such as those supporting multilingual documents

Getting Started

To use kvsetkeys, include it in your document preamble:

\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{kvsetkeys}

This package is primarily intended for package authors. The main functionality is:

% Set keys with support for unknown key handler
\kvsetkeys{family}{key=value, ...}