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Find Element XML ID

The element xml:id is found in the Element Attributes Panel. It can be used to verify that a cross-reference points to the correct component.

To find the element xml:id:

  1. Select the topic or component in the Content Manager to open it in the Editor.

    Content Manager in Paligo. It shows the Documents section contains an Acme 100 Topics folder. Inside the folder there is a publication and many topics, including "Connect to Network (100).

    Alternatively, you can Create a Topic and edit that.

  2. Select the section or component (such as a sidebar, caution, table or procedure) in the Element Structure Menu and choose Go to element.

    Close up of Element Structure Menu. It shows the section element is selected and the Go to element option is selected.

  3. The xml:id in the Element Attributes Panel shows the:

    • UUID for topics, components and informal topics.

    • A prefix that tells the type of content followed by the idm number for procedures, footnotes and tables.

      Tip

      To be able to link to a footnote, see Refer to Existing Footnote.

    • xinfo:image shows the reused image UUID.

    Paligo topic. The top section element is selected and its attributes are shown in the element attributes panel.

    The Element Attributes Panel shows the ID of the selected element.