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Beth, I think you put your finger on it when you said
Our graphic designers seem to prefer the outdent for
"design" reasons.
I have noticed the outdent with dismay in a couple of places (possibly even
in the STC's InterCom journal?). And I figured it must be the latest fad
among page designers. (No insult to those fine people intended!)
~~Heli
helir -at- msmailhq -dot- netimage -dot- com