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Subject: Re: [docbook-apps] two-column problem
> > Hi Bob, > > I had this problem, too. It is a bug in the XSL:FO specification. Only > elemets that are direct childs of fo:flow can span columns. > This was discussed here some time ago: > > http://sources.redhat.com/ml/docbook-apps/2003-q2/msg00066.html > > however, you could try Antenna House XSL Formatter > http://www.antennahouse.com/ which (If I remember correctly) does not > follow this specification bug. > Hi, while it is said in XSL FO Recommendation, I hardly view it as a bug. It is required (and it is done thoughtfully) that blocks with span="all" be direct children of a flow. Otherwise, spanning multiple columns breaks XSL FO areas model. The bug is in XSL FO stylesheets, and, in my opinion, it should be fixed. If Antenna House demonstrates a non-compliant behaviour, it can be used in the corresponding customization level; but the base stylesheets should not rely on it. David
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