2.1.212 Part 1 Section 17.6.3, col (Single Column Definition)

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a.   The standard does not specify a default value for the space attribute.

Word uses a default value of 0 for this attribute.

b.   The standard states that the w attribute is always optional.

Word requires that this attribute is present when the parent cols element has an equalWidth attribute value of false (or equivalent).