[xep-support] margin notes

[Els van Trigt]

I've searched the archives for information on formatting margin notes, but
found nothing useful. I'm not interested in the discussion on whether or not
margin notes should be supported; we have a formatting need for them and
wonder what is the best way to format them with XSLFO?

In one case, the 'margin notes' are keywords derived from the text in the
corresponding paragraph; the margin notes should be placed in the outer
margin, which is alternatively on the left-hand and right-hand side
respectively.
In another case, the 'margin notes' are not really notes, but act as a kind
of revision bar by indicating changes in the margin that correspond to the
revised text in the paragraph. These notes (asterisks) need to be placed in
the margin exactly on the same horizontal level as the corresponding main
paragraph.

What is the best way to format these notes? E.g. by using a table construct
(which is rather elaborate, and will offer a problem when the notes are
alternatively on the left-hand and on the right-hand side), or by using
side-floats (not supported by XEP)?
Suggestions are welcome!

Thanks,
Els van Trigt

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