XML Schema annotation Element
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Definition and Usage
The annotation element is a top level element that specifies schema comments. The comments serve as inline documentation.
Element Information
- Parent elements: Any element
Syntax
<annotation
id=ID
any attributes
>
(appinfo|documentation)*
</annotation>
(The * sign declares that the element can occur zero or more times inside the annotation element)
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| id | Optional. Specifies a unique ID for the element |
| any attributes | Optional. Specifies any other attributes with non-schema namespace |
Example 1
<xs:schema xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema">
<xs:annotation>
<xs:appinfo>W3Schools Note</xs:appinfo>
<xs:documentation xml:lang="en">
This Schema defines a W3Schools note!
</xs:documentation>
</xs:annotation>
.
.
.
</xs:schema>
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