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G2_F01 Special character missing Unicode mapping
PDF-F2
FAIL
Use case(s): Fundamental 2: Text
Last updated on January 3, 2025
Description
This example demonstrates the failure condition that applies when Unicode mapping for a character is missing.
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Test(s)
Expected Results
Checks #1 through 3 are all false.
Procedure
- Check that the related characters are present as extractable characters for content intended to be consumed as text.
- Check that Unicode can be derived for any text content.
- Check that the extractable characters match their visual appearance.
Application to WCAG 2.x
This Technique addresses the following WCAG 2.x Success Critieria:
Matterhorn Protocol
The Matterhorn Protocol 1.1 provides an algorithm for conformance with PDF/UA-1. Matterhorn checkpoint(s) (human or machine) relevant to this use-case:
08-001- 08-002
10-001- 31-027
- 31-028
- 31-029
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