Floating Blocks - "float" and "footnote"

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∟Floating Blocks - "float" and "footnote"

This chapter provides tutorial notes and example codes on floating blocks. Topics include introduction of 'float' and 'footnote' formatting objects; side-float and before-float blocks; clearing from side-float blocks; static blocks as separators for before-float and/or footnote blocks.

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What Is "float" Formatting Object?

"float" Formatting Object Shifting to Left

clear="..." - Block Cleared from Side-Float

"float" Formatting Object Moving to Top

Adding "xsl-before-float" Separator

"footnote" Formatting Object

Adding "xsl-footnote" Separator

Takeaways:

"float" formatting objects support two modes: side-float and before-float.
Side-float moves the block out of the block stacking flow and attaches it to the side edge of the parent content area.
Before-float moves the block out of the block stacking flow and appends it to the "xsl-before-float" sub region of the page.
clear="..." attribute can be used to clear a subsequent block from side-float blocks at one side or both sides.
"footnote" contains a child "footnote-body" formatting object, that is appended to the "xsl-footnote" sub region of the page.
Static blocks can be added to act as separators for "xsl-before-float" and "xsl-footnote" sub regions.