XML Schema documentation Element

## Schema Tutorial

XSD HOME XSD Intro XSD Why Use XSD How To XSD <schema>

## Simple Types

XSD Elements XSD Attributes XSD Restrictions

## Complex Types

XSD Elements XSD Empty XSD Elements Only XSD Text Only XSD Mixed XSD Indicators XSD <any> XSD <anyAttribute> XSD Substitution XSD Example

## Data Types

XSD String XSD Date XSD Numeric XSD Misc

## Schema References

XSD Editor XSD Reference XSD Validator

# XML Schema documentation Element

Complete XML Schema Reference

## Definition and Usage

The documentation element is used to enter text comments in a schema. This element must go inside an annotation element.

### Element Information

- Parent elements: annotation

### Syntax

<documentation
source=URI reference
xml:lang=language>
Any well-formed XML content
</documentation>

Attribute | Description
--- | ---
source | Optional. Specifies the source of the application information
xml:lang | Optional. Specifies the language used in the contents

### 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>

Complete XML Schema Reference

## Your suggestion:

Your E-mail (optional):

Page address:

Description:

Close [X]

## Thank You For Helping Us!

Your message has been sent to W3Schools.

Close [X]
Search w3schools.com:

## WEB HOSTING

Best Web Hosting UK Reseller Hosting Wow! $5 SSD Hosting

## WEB BUILDING

Download XML Editor
FREE Website BUILDER FREE Website Creator

## WEB RESOURCES

Web Statistics Web Validation

## SHARE THIS PAGE