What is rich text in SAP (BC-I18 - Internationalization (I18N))?

SAP Term: rich text

• Component: BC-I18

• Component Name: Internationalization (I18N)

• Description: Result of adding additional information to Plain Text Examples of information that can be added: font data, visual appearance, e.g., color, formatting information, phonetic annotations, interlinear text, etc. Unicode does not address the representation of rich text. It is expectedthat systems and applications will implement proprietary forms of rich text. Some public forms of rich text are available, e.g., ODA, SGML, XML, etc. Removing all of the additional information in the rich text should leave only plain text remaining.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Rich text is a type of text formatting used in SAP software. It allows users to create documents with a variety of fonts, sizes, colors, and other formatting options. Rich text is stored in the database as a single field, which makes it easier to search and manipulate.
  
  How to use it: 
  Rich text can be used in various SAP applications, such as SAPscript and Smart Forms. To use rich text, users must first create a document template with the desired formatting options. Once the template is created, users can then enter their text into the document and save it. The document can then be printed or exported as a PDF file.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using rich text, it is important to remember that the formatting options are limited. For example, some fonts may not be available or certain colors may not be supported. It is also important to remember that rich text documents are stored in the database as a single field, so any changes made to the document will affect all copies of the document.
  
  Related Information: 
  The BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) component of SAP software provides support for rich text documents. This component includes tools for creating and managing rich text documents, as well as tools for translating documents into different languages. Additionally, this component provides support for Unicode characters, which allows users to create documents with characters from different languages.