BibEntry
| Description | Represents a bibliographic entry within a list of references, detailing citation information for a source. |
|---|---|
| Namespace | 1.7 |
| Category | inline |
Attributes
Specifies how the element is placed relative to surrounding content (e.g., block-level or inline flow).
Defines the direction of text flow (e.g., left-to-right, right-to-left, or vertical).
Sets the background color for the element’s content area.
Specifies the color of the border around the element.
Indicates the style of the border (e.g., solid, dashed, dotted).
Defines the thickness of the border line in user space units (such as points).
Determines the space between the element’s border (or boundary) and its inner content.
Applies the primary color (fill or stroke) for the text or graphic content.
Main indicator of type. This semantic association allows tools to present and support interaction with the object in a manner that is consistent with user expectations about other objects of that type.
Differences
Well tagged PDF:
The 'BibEntry' element in Well-Tagged PDF denotes a single bibliographic entry, typically used within a bibliography or reference list.
It should include all relevant bibliographic details and be correctly linked within the structure tree to support accurate content extraction and reflow.
PDFUA:
In PDF/UA, the 'BibEntry' element is essential for making bibliographic information accessible, providing clear and structured citation data for assistive technologies.
Each bibliographic entry must be tagged with descriptive metadata and linked to a reference list or index, ensuring that users can easily navigate and understand citation relationships.
Use cases
Bibliography section with BibEntry elements
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