The Text/Plain Format Parameter
RFC 2646, “The Text/Plain Format Parameter”, is a Proposed Standard document published in August 1999 by R. Gellens. It updates RFC 2046. It has been obsoleted by RFC 3676 — refer to the newer document for the authoritative version. The canonical text is published by the RFC Editor.
Abstract
This memo proposes a new parameter to be used with Text/Plain, and, in the presence of this parameter, the use of trailing whitespace to indicate flowed lines. This results in an encoding which appears as normal Text/Plain in older implementations, since it is in fact normal Text/Plain. [STANDARDS-TRACK]
What “Proposed Standard” means
An entry-level standards-track specification: stable, peer-reviewed and a solid basis for implementation, though it may still evolve before becoming an Internet Standard.
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