XSLT <xsl:message> Element
Definition and Usage
The <xsl:message> element writes a message to the output. This element is mainly used for reporting errors.
The element can contain almost any other XSL element (<xsl:text>, <xsl:value-of>, etc.).
The terminate attribute allows you to choose whether to exit processing or continue processing when an error occurs.
Syntax
Attributes
| Attribute | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| terminate | yes <br>no | Optional. "yes": Terminates processing after the message is written to the output. "no": Continues processing after the message is written to the output. Default is "no". |
Example 1
Checks if artist is an empty string. If it is, exits the XSL processor and displays a message: