For our PWG Media Size telecon today, here is some input from Japan about
the use of "x" versus "-" in our Media Size Self Describing Names and in
localization that clients might do for the names.
It looks like Don's concern that "x" might be confusing to Asian folks is
not an issue. However, it was important to ask and not just assume
something incorrect.
Thanks,
Tom
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard, Francois M
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 06:25
To: Hastings, Tom N
Subject: FW: x or -
Tom,
Some feedback from Fuji Xerox.
Francois
-----Original Message-----
From: Nakada, Joyce
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 7:59 AM
To: Richard, Francois M
Subject: FW: x or -
-----Original Message-----
From: Fumiko Tanaka [mailto:Fumiko.Tanaka at fujixerox.co.jp]
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 12:52 AM
To: Nakada, Joyce
Cc: fumiko.tanaka at fujixerox.co.jp
Subject: Re: x or -
Joyce,
An "x" is used for paper dimensions in Japan and Asia as far as I know.
For example, "A4 (210 x 297mm)" is a common way. We never use an "-" to
specify paper dimensions.
Regards,
Fumio
At 07:59 01/05/11 -0400, you wrote:
> Fumiko,
> (This question has nothing to do with Hana...)
>> We have been asked if it is better in Japan and Asia to specify paper
> dimensions using an "x" or using a "-". For example,
> is 210 x 297 mm OK? Or, is 210-297 mm, or na_letter_8.5-11, or
> iso_a4_210-297 better?
>> Is using an "x" tolerable?
>> Thanks,
> Joyce
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