How to put XSLT element <xsl:value-of> inside an HTML tag?

[Matt (archive)]

For example, how to represent hyperlink in XSL? I want to add hyperlink in XSL. i.e. I need to generate <A HREF="http://mypage.html">home page</A> in HTML.

I tried the following approaches but still not work, it don't display anything

Approach #1: direct link, not work

A) double quote, <A HREF="<xsl:value-of select="/bio/homepage" />">home page</A> OR B) single quote, <A HREF='<xsl:value-of select="/bio/homepage" />'>home page</A>

Approach #2: introduce new variable, not work
<xsl:variable name="hp" select="/bio/homepage" />
<A HREF="$hp">my page</A>

Another example, if I do this, it don't display anything also. <select name='<xsl:value-of select="@id"/>'>

any ideas? please advise. thanks!!

 

[Marrow (2)]

Hi Matt,

You can use AVTs (attribute value templates) for most simple expressions. AVTs are expressions within attributes enclosed with {} curly braces, e.g.

<A HREF="{/bio/homepage}">home page</A>

When you need to generate the value of an attribute using more complex XSLT (e.g. the value is to be built using template calls or the like) then you can use the <xsl:attribute> instruction, e.g. <A> <xsl:attribute name="HREF"> <xsl:call-template name="build-the-href"/> </xsl:attribute> <xsl:text>home page</xsl:text> </A>

HTH
Marrow
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For example, how to represent hyperlink in XSL? I want to add hyperlink in XSL. i.e. I need to generate <A HREF="http://mypage.html">home page</A> in HTML.

I tried the following approaches but still not work, it don't display anything

Approach #1: direct link, not work

A) double quote, <A HREF="<xsl:value-of select="/bio/homepage" />">home