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The up-down data type

The up-down type is used for the direction of arrows and other pointed symbols like vertical accents, indicating which way the tip is pointing.

Allowed values

Base type: xs:token

down
up

Where is this type used?

<arpeggiate> — “direction” attribute

<strong-accent> — “type” attribute