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MichelleKent
May 16, 2024

Text Wrapping in PDF

  • May 16, 2024
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I have a long simple table, but the text doesn't wrap correctly when generating a PDF. I've tried to adjust the relative widths, using <p> tags, nothing seems to fix the issue. 

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Surbhi_MaheshwariAdobe Employee
Adobe Employee
May 16, 2024

Hi,

Are you generating PDF using DITA-OT or native PDF?

Also please share a sample of your simple table where this issue can be seen. PDF screenshot will also help.

Thanks and Regards,
Surbhi Maheshwari

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    MichelleKentAuthor
    May 16, 2024

    Thanks for the quick reply! I'm not able to share the simple table, but we used DITA-OT for PDF generation.

      Keith_Nicolson
      Keith_Nicolson
      Level 2
      May 17, 2024

      Hi Michelle

       

      If you're using Apache FOP which is built into the DITA-OT, it isn't great at wrapping text in tables.  If you insert zero width spaces in your long terms, then FOP may be able to break those terms at an appropriate place.

       

      Regards

       

      Keith

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