Numbering
In addition to sorting, you can also use XSLT to automate the numbering of items. For example, if you had a list of names that you wanted to number, you could use the xsl:number element to automatically process the names for numbering.
xsl:number
The xsl:number element allows you to number items automatically, based on criteria you select, and with a numbering system, which you specify. The element accepts a number of attributes, including
format— The format attribute allows you to specify the number format to be used for numbering. The default value is “1”; however, you can also substitute characters, to number items with letters—for instance A, B, C…. Common values for format include “A,” “a,” “I,” and “i.”
value— This attribute is ...
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