Style Stack Plugin
Flare Limits One Class Per Element. Modern CSS Needs Composition.
Make CSS composition native in MadCap Flare.
One class per element doesn't scale
In standard HTML/CSS, you apply multiple classes to any element. In Flare, you get one.
That means creating a new class for every combination — note-warning,
note-highlighted, panel-condensed-warning. Your stylesheet
fills with single-purpose combinations.
The more styles you need, the more class combinations multiply. Maintenance becomes a burden. New writers don't know which class to pick. Consistency suffers.
Composition, the way CSS intended
Style Stack lets you apply multiple classes to any Flare element — just like you would in HTML. Check the classes you want. Your existing stylesheets become more flexible without creating new classes. Smart auto-complete helps writers find the right combination fast.
What Happens If You Don't Act
- Stylesheet bloat makes every CSS change riskier — side effects become unpredictable
- New writers pick wrong classes because names don't reflect composition
- Inconsistency erodes output quality as writers improvise different workarounds
Key Features
Multi-Class Application
Apply as many style classes as you need to any element in Flare — just like standard HTML/CSS.
Smart Auto-Complete
Find and apply classes quickly with intelligent suggestions that know your stylesheets.
Works With All Stylesheets
Compatible with all your existing Flare stylesheets — no CSS changes required. Install and start using immediately.
Eliminate Class Bloat
Stop creating single-purpose combination classes. Layer existing classes to achieve exactly the look you want.
Get Started in 3 Steps
Install free trial
Download and install — no license key needed for 14 days.
Open any topic
Select an element and check the classes you want to apply.
Delete combination classes
Layer existing classes instead. Watch your stylesheet shrink.
Pricing
Lifetime license · Includes updates
See It In Action
Common Questions
Will this work with our Flare setup?
Style Stack works with MadCap Flare 2020 and later on Windows. It works with all your existing stylesheets — no CSS changes required. Just install and start applying multiple classes to any element.
What if we outgrow it?
Style Stack doesn't impose limits. Apply as many classes as you need to any element. As your stylesheet grows, the smart auto-complete helps writers find the right combinations without memorizing class names.
How long until we see results?
Immediately after installation. Open any topic, select an element, and check the classes you want to apply. No configuration needed. Your team stops creating single-purpose class combinations from day one.
Questions?
30 minutes. No commitment.