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XSL-FO declarations Object

Definition and Usage

The <fo:declarations> object is used to group global declarations for a stylesheet.

The <fo:declarations> object is a wrapper for objects whose content is to be used as a resource to the formatting process.

Syntax

<fo:declarations>
  <!--
	Contents:(color-profile)+
  -->
</fo:declarations>

Properties

None

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