Byte position text functions (ODF Part 2 CD01)

Dear all,

5.7 describes these:

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Byte-position text functions are like their equivalent ordinary text functions, but manipulate byte positions rather than a count of the number of characters
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The described functions take Text arguments, yet are expected to operate at the byte level. So we learn that "The pseudotypes ByteLength and BytePosition are Integers, but their exact meanings and values are not further defined by this specification". How then is conformance tested? How is interoperability supported?

The functions seem to be predicated (if to be of any use) on an assumption that the underlying text is ASCII. I don't think they should be included in the standard.

- Alex.

 

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