Lbl
| Description | Represents a label within a list item, used to denote or number the item, such as a bullet or numeric identifier. |
|---|---|
| Namespace | 1.7 2.0 |
| 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 'Lbl' element in Well-Tagged PDF is used to define label text that typically serves as a descriptor for form controls or other interactive elements.
It should be clearly associated with the element it labels and correctly nested in the structure tree to maintain logical relationships for content extraction and reflow.
PDFUA:
In PDF/UA, 'Lbl' is essential for providing accessible labels that help users identify and understand the purpose of associated interactive elements.
Labels must be explicitly tagged with 'Lbl' and include alternative text or descriptions if needed, ensuring assistive technologies can convey the correct meaning to the user.
Use cases
Lbl identifing bullet in list item
Try itLbl is used to identify chapter number in heading
Try itNumbered list with Lbl enclosing the roman numbering
Try itLbl in Table of Contents
Try itLbl in Notes
Try itLine numbers identified with Lbl element
Try itLbl is used to identify a reference to a footnote
Try itLbl is used to identify a reference to an endnote
Try itLbl is used to identify numbering within bibliographic information
Try itTag Relationships
Permitted Parent Tags
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Related Matterhorn Protocol checkpoints
- Tags are not in logical reading order.
- Structure elements are nested in a semantically inappropriate manner. (e.g. a table inside a heading).
- The structure type (after applying any role-mapping as necessary) of a structure element is not semantically appropriate.
- A list-related structure element is used in a way that does not conform to Table 336 in ISO 32000-1.