Information technology — Document description and processing languages — DSSSL library for complex compositions — Amendment 3: Extensions to Multilingual Compositions (North and South Asian Compositions)

Technologies de l'information — Description de document et langages de traitement — Bibliothèque DSSSL pour compositions complexes — Amendement 3: Extensions aux compositions multilingues (compositions d'Asie du nord et du sud)

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Status
Published
Publication Date
23-Aug-2005
Current Stage
6060 - International Standard published
Start Date
24-Aug-2005
Completion Date
14-Feb-2026

Relations

Effective Date
06-Jun-2022
Effective Date
15-Apr-2008

Overview

ISO/IEC TR 19758:2003/Amd 3:2005 is an internationally recognized amendment from ISO and IEC, providing essential enhancements to the DSSSL (Document Style Semantics and Specification Language) library for complex document compositions. Specifically, this amendment addresses the requirements for multilingual compositions involving North and South Asian writing systems. By introducing new extensions and style specifications, it optimizes document description and processing technologies crucial for supporting diverse languages and scripts.

This technical report is vital for organizations and developers working with structured documents, particularly in global and multilingual contexts. It enables consistent and robust document formatting across varied linguistic environments, ensuring that complex compositions are handled efficiently and accurately.

Key Topics

  • DSSSL Library Extensions: Adds advanced specifications to the DSSSL library, enabling enriched support for multilingual and multi-script documents.
  • Multilingual Composition Handling: Focuses on the unique requirements of North and South Asian scripts, considering aspects like interlinear notes, list bullet styles, and paragraph separation.
  • Interlinenote Specifications: Introduces methods for positioning interlinear notes both horizontally and vertically, supporting complex notation needs in Asian compositions.
  • Ordered and Nested Lists: Provides features to represent ordered and bullet lists with flexibility in formatting-supporting spelled-out numbers, word-based bullets, and unique nesting behaviors.
  • Paragraph Identification: Introduces conventions for visually distinguishing the first paragraph of document sections or articles, which can be essential for script-specific presentation.
  • Paragraph Separators: Defines the use of special marks or glyphs between paragraphs, enhancing readability and compliance with traditional script formatting.

Applications

The enhancements defined in ISO/IEC TR 19758:2003/Amd 3:2005 have practical implications in several key domains:

  • Electronic Publishing: Ensures that e-books, online articles, academic papers, and official documents in Asian languages retain correct structure, style, and meaning.
  • Document Formatting Tools: Supports developers in building and updating document processors and editors to cater to a wide range of linguistic and script requirements, especially for international content.
  • Content Management Systems: Enables CMS platforms to better handle complex documents with advanced multilingual support, improving consistency and user experience.
  • Digital Libraries & Archives: Provides the technical means for accurate representation and preservation of documents in North and South Asian languages.
  • Standard Compliant Software: Assists software vendors and integrators in meeting international document processing standards, supporting globalization and localization initiatives.

By following this amendment, organizations and software providers can ensure their solutions are adaptable, accessible, and interoperable across various language environments.

Related Standards

Professionals working with ISO/IEC TR 19758:2003/Amd 3:2005 should also be aware of these related standards:

  • ISO/IEC 10179:1996: The foundational DSSSL standard, which defines the core framework for document style semantics.
  • ISO/IEC 10179:1996/Amd.2: Amendment introducing new flow object classes, relevant for managing specialized notations and list formats.
  • ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 34 Standards: A broad family of related standards focused on document description and processing languages.
  • Other DSSSL Library Enhancements: Solutions adopting this amendment often refer to earlier versions or related specifications to ensure comprehensive multilingual support.

Implementing these standards collectively ensures robust, future-proof document processing strategies, supporting both current and evolving multilingual needs.

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ISO/IEC TR 19758:2003/Amd 3:2005 is a technical report published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Information technology — Document description and processing languages — DSSSL library for complex compositions — Amendment 3: Extensions to Multilingual Compositions (North and South Asian Compositions)". This standard covers: Information technology — Document description and processing languages — DSSSL library for complex compositions — Amendment 3: Extensions to Multilingual Compositions (North and South Asian Compositions)

Information technology — Document description and processing languages — DSSSL library for complex compositions — Amendment 3: Extensions to Multilingual Compositions (North and South Asian Compositions)

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TECHNICAL ISO/IEC
REPORT TR
First edition
2003-03-31
AMENDMENT 3
2005-08-15
Information technology — Document
description and processing languages —
DSSSL library for complex compositions
AMENDMENT 3: Extensions to multilingual
compositions (North and South Asian
compositions)
Technologies de l'information — Description de document et langages
de traitement — Bibliothèque DSSSL pour compositions complexes
AMENDEMENT 3: Extensions aux compositions multilingues
(compositions d'Asie du nord et du sud)

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ISO/IEC TR 19758:2003/Amd.3:2005(E)
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Amendment 3 to ISO/IEC TR 19758:2003 was prepared by Joint Technical Committee ISO/IEC JTC 1,
Information technology, Subcommittee SC 34, Document description and processing languages.
This amendment provides additional DSSSL library specifications for multilingual compositions. The style
elements supported in this amendment are based on the requirements for North and South Asian documents.

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ISO/IEC TR 19758:2003/Amd.3:2005(E)
Information technology — Document description and
processing languages — DSSSL library for complex
compositions
AMENDMENT 3: Extensions to multilingual compositions (North and
South Asian compositions)
Page 9, subclause 4.10.1.1
Replace the paragraph of 4.10.1.1 with the following:
An interlinenote is composed within a line
...

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