This RTF Specification describes RTF using the following syntax, based on Backus-Naur Form.
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Syntax
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Meaning
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#PCDATA
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Text (without control words).
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#SDATA
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Hexadecimal data.
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#BDATA
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Binary data.
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'c'
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A literal.
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<text>
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A nonterminal.
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A
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The (terminal) control word a, without a parameter.
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a or aN
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The (terminal) control word a, with a parameter.
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a?
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Item a is optional.
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a+
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One or more repetitions of item a.
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a*
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Zero or more repetitions of item a.
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a b
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Item a followed by item b.
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a | b
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Item a or item b.
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a & b
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Item a and/or item b, in any order.
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