How to Use HTML Code in DOMPDF Footer for Custom PDF Layouts

Описание: Learn how to integrate HTML code into the footer of your PDFs generated with DOMPDF, and enhance your document's appearance with styled text.
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How to Use HTML Code in DOMPDF Footer for Custom PDF Layouts

Creating well-styled PDF documents can be a challenge, especially when using libraries like DOMPDF. One common issue developers face is the need to include HTML code in the footer of generated PDFs. In this guide, we'll address how to effectively implement HTML in the footer of your DOMPDF-generated documents.

The Problem: HTML Code Not Rendering in the Footer

When you try to add HTML content, such as bold text or line breaks, to the footer using the page_text method in DOMPDF, you may find that it doesn't render correctly. For example, this code snippet might lead to the HTML being displayed as plain text instead of formatted as expected:

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In the above code, you would expect to see "My Company" in bold and the lines wrapped as specified, but instead, the output will show the raw HTML.

The Solution: Using HTML Structure

To properly integrate HTML into your PDF footer, we can employ an alternative approach utilizing the full HTML structure instead of adding text directly through page_text. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Define Your HTML Structure

We start by defining header and footer elements within a proper HTML structure, allowing for full styling and formatting. Here's an example of how to set this up:

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Step 2: Load Your HTML into DOMPDF

Instead of using page_text, utilize the loadHtml method to render your full HTML structure:

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Step 3: Render the PDF

Now that you have the structured HTML loaded, proceed to render the PDF as you normally would:

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Key Points to Remember:

Full HTML Structure: Always wrap your footer in an appropriate HTML structure to ensure proper styling and rendering.

CSS for Styling: Use CSS to control the style of elements within the header and footer for a polished look.

Fixed Positioning: Utilize CSS fixed positioning for headers and footers to keep them anchored while the rest of the content flows.

Conclusion

Integrating HTML into your DOMPDF footer doesn't have to be a daunting task. By using a complete HTML structure along with CSS for styling, you can easily create well-formatted PDF documents that elevate your content. Whether you want to include company details, page numbers, or any other styled information, this approach will ensure that your footer looks exactly as you intend.

Now that you’ve learned how to incorporate HTML into your DOMPDF project, give it a try and enhance your PDFs with beautiful footers!