Sect
| Description | Denotes a section of a document, grouping together related content under a common thematic heading to organize the document’s overall structure. |
|---|---|
| Namespace | 1.7 2.0 |
| Category | grouping |
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.
Specifies the number of columns for multi-column layouts.
Indicates the spacing (gap) between columns in multi-column layouts.
Specifies the width of each column in multi-column layouts.
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 'Sect' element in Well-Tagged PDF represents a distinct section within a document. It is used to logically group related content that belongs together, facilitating efficient content extraction and reflow for reuse purposes.
For Well-Tagged PDF, the 'Sect' element should be clearly defined and properly nested within the overall structure tree. Role mapping must be consistent, ensuring that each section is identifiable and can be independently processed for layout and content reuse.
PDFUA:
In PDF/UA, the 'Sect' element is used to denote a semantically meaningful section of the document that aids accessibility. It helps users navigate the document by breaking it into manageable, clearly defined parts.
PDF/UA mandates that the 'Sect' element is employed in a semantically correct manner, typically accompanied by a heading or title. It must be integrated into a fully tagged structure tree to ensure that assistive technologies can accurately interpret and navigate the document’s sections.
Use cases
Section representing one clause in a document
Try itBibliography is enclose in Sect element
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