Named templates
When the same output structures are required in a number of circumstances, it is possible to create a template to hold them. This template can be named, and referenced from other templates.
Simple referenced templates
The template is given a name using the Name attribute. For example, a dividing line may need to be output above a number of different output structures:
<xsl:template name="divideLine"> <BR/><HR/><BR/> </xsl:template>
This template can be referenced from within other templates using the Call Template element. This element also has a Name attribute, which is used to name the template to use:
<xsl:template name="chapter"> <xsl:call-template name="divideLine"/> <H1>NEW CHAPTER</H1><xsl:apply-templates/> </xsl:template> ...
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