Device and method for layout of a structured document using mult

Details Device and method for layout of a structured document using mult Device and method for layout of a structured document using mult

1994-11-08

1997-05-27

Jankus, Almis R.

395783, G06F 1500

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ABSTRACT:
A document layout processing device for the layout of a structured document is disclosed wherein a logical structure of a document is stored in the device; the logical structure has a preselected specific page format with a plurality of columns; document contents corresponding to each of the components of the logical structure; and a layout directive information indicating whether the components of the logical structure should be laid out in a single column or in a multi-column area, whereby a content layout method lays out the document in one of the columns or in the multi-column area according to the logical structure while referring to the layout directive information; and a method of using the device for generating a multi-column area that extends over a number of columns including a specific column.

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