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In section 7.4.5, fn:normalize-space(), it is stated: The whitespace characters are defined in [XML 1.0 Recommendation (Third Edition)] and in [XML 1.1 Recommendation]. The choice of which definitions to use is ·implementation-defined·. Presumably the reference is to the metasymbol S (production 3). However, this metasymbol has the same definition in both versions of XML, so the choice that appears to be provided here is an illusion.
The definition of whitespace characters as used by this function did not change between XML 1.0 and XML 1.1. As such, the sentence is a little misleading and should be clarified. The resolution is that the text in section 7.3.5, fn:normalize-space() will be revised to say "The whitespace characters are defined in the meta symbol S (Production 3) in XML 1.0." We will also add an editor's note to say that this production is the same in XML 1.1 Recommendation. Please let us know if you agree with this resolution of your issue, by adding a comment to the issue record and changing the Status of the issue to Closed. Or, if you do not agree with this resolution, please add a comment explaining why. If you wish to appeal the WG's decision to the Director, then also change the Status of the record to Reopened. If you wish to record your dissent, but do not wish to appeal the decision to the Director, then change the status of the record to Closed. If we do not hear from you in the next two weeks, we will assume you agree with the WG decision.
That's fine.