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"fo:number creates a number sequence to be processed by the XSL-FO processor and generate a list of sequences in varies of area in the XSL-FO area tree." Suggest simplifying, possibly "fo:number requires the XSL-FO processor to generate a number for use in the output" Otherwise I find the statement unclear.