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Re: Question about paths generated after export of Worddoc toPDF

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From: Duff Johnson
Date: Sep 30, 2016 1:50PM

> You're right, Duff. Thanks for the correction.
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> This is a problem with Microsoft or Microsoft + Adobe Acrobat (the exporter plug-in).

Sadly so.

I've not actually looked into whether or not their current paradigm for vector graphics allows for applying logical structure to (for example) a cell's background.

Since Microsoft still hasn't figured out table row headers I'm not (yet) that optimistic.

> And yes, I've filed my bug reports. Zillions. For ages. Will we ever see it fixed?!!

Microsoft is now stating their intention to follow PDF/UA.

As such, it becomes possible to hold them (and others!) to account in very specific terms for these sorts of details.

Duff.



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