xsl:message

XSLT/XPath Reference: XSLT elements, EXSLT functions, XPath functions, XPath axes

The <xsl:message> element outputs a message (to the JavaScript Console in NS) and optionally terminates execution of the stylesheet. It can be useful for debugging.

Syntax

<xsl:message terminate="yes" | "no" >
	TEMPLATE
</xsl:message>

Required Attributes

None.

Optional Attributes

terminate

Set to "yes", indicates that execution should be terminated. The default value is "no", in which case the message is output and execution continues.

Type

Instruction, appears within a template.

Defined

XSLT, section 13.

Gecko support

Supported.