Mark Stephens

  https://www.idrsolutions.com Mark has been working with Java and PDF since 1999 and is a big NetBeans fan. He enjoys speaking at conferences. He has an MA in Medieval History and a passion for reading.

   



191 Stories by Mark Stephens

Understanding the PDF file format – Text, shapes and images

I have been looking at an issue for a potential client recently which required the generation of different views of the page. This is...
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How does color work in PDF files?

Color is a complex topic in PDF. This article helps to explain how it works. How to define Color in PDF files Color can...
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How Are Images Stored in a PDF file?

How are images stored in a PDF file? When I was learning the PDF file format, I found Images could be quite a complex...
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How are PDF files password protected?

One of the many reasons people do not put their content online is worries about security – they worry that the material can be...
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Where do PDF viewers get font data for non-embedded fonts?

What are Standard fonts? One of the reasons that the PDF file format is so popular is that it embeds a large amount of...
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