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The backward-forward data type

The backward-forward type is used to specify repeat directions. The start of the repeat has a forward direction while the end of the repeat has a backward direction.

Allowed values

Base type: xs:token

backward backward
forward forward

Where is this type used?

<repeat> — “direction” attribute