smalot / smalot/pdfparser

Multicell Value Parse does not work properly in pdf

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Description

When a multicell value in a pdf does not split text, it actually shows single text without space nor next line

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Start by reproducing the reported multicell PDF case and trace where its extracted text is assembled. Verify the result preserves the intended spaces and line breaks, then add a regression test for the case and confirm the PDF parsing tests pass.

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Tech stack
php
Domain
backend
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
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