Add customizable fixed effects markers, instead of only "x" or "-" #1065
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Add customizable fixed effects markers, instead of only
xor-(fe_present, fe_absent parameters)Summary
This PR adds two new optional parameters to etable() that allow users to customize the symbols used to indicate the presence or absence of fixed effects in regression tables.
Motivation
Currently, fixed effects are marked with hardcoded symbols: "x" for present and "-" for absent. While functional, these symbols may not suit all presentation contexts or user preferences. Users might prefer more explicit markers like "YES"/"NO", cleaner symbols like "Y"/"N", visual indicators like ✓/✗, or even emoji like ✅/❌.
Changes
fe_presentparameter (default:"x"): Symbol to display when a fixed effect is presentfe_absentparameter (default:"-"): Symbol to display when a fixed effect is absentUsage Examples
Backward Compatibility
The default values match the current behavior, so existing code will continue to work without any changes.