Common XML Elements

The following table describes elements that can be found in many of the data containers.

ElementDescription
document-idDocument identifier composed of country, doc-number, kind, name, date, dtext, and lang.
headingHeading. Level attribute determines indentation and style.
textDocument text.
dateDate presented in format: YYYYMMDD.
langLanguage of publication, 2-character code based on ISO 639-2.
Note: The default value is "XX" if no language information is provided by the data sources.
addressbookName and contact information for individuals/organizations.