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Showing empty cells in the table

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Description

When I convert the tables in my pdf file to text, it does not include empty cells in the array. How do I show cells that are empty.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the reported table-to-text conversion with a PDF containing empty cells and compare the resulting array with the source table shown in the screenshots. Trace the existing table extraction entry point and identify the behavior that omits empty cells; done means the conversion preserves those empty positions without disrupting populated cells.

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Assessment

Tech stack
php
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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