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char Table Cell Alignment Character (OASIS Table Model)
The character to be used in horizontal text alignment of the contents of an entry
in a table. The content of a table cell is to be aligned horizontally based on the
character named in this attribute, for example, alignment on a period for decimal
alignment or on an equal sign for alignment of variables.
Usage/Remarks
Character alignment is set using three attributes:
The official OASIS Exchange (CALS) Table Model documentation can be found at http://www.oasis-open.org/specs/a502.htm
OPTIONAL on elements: <oasis:colspec>, <oasis:entry>
Value | Meaning | Behavior |
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A data character or group of characters | Text, numbers, or special characters that will be used for alignment | When used in conjunction with the attribute align="char", the contents of the table entry are aligned relative to the character specified by this attribute. |
Restriction | Inherited from <oasis:colspec> when available; otherwise, there is no value. |
Tagged Sample
Last <entry> shows @char and @charoff used to creat decimal alignment
...
<oasis:row>
<oasis:entry>Comprehensive care (5 trials)</oasis:entry>
<oasis:entry align="center">151/597</oasis:entry>
<oasis:entry align="center">159/584</oasis:entry>
<oasis:entry align="center">0.91 (0.70 to 1.19)</oasis:entry>
<oasis:entry></oasis:entry>
<oasis:entry align="center">20.5</oasis:entry>
<oasis:entry align="char" char="." charoff="30">21.4</oasis:entry>
</oasis:row>
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