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XmlWriter.WriteStartAttribute Method (String, String, String)

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When overridden in a derived class, writes the start of an attribute with the specified prefix, local name, and namespace URI.

Namespace:  System.Xml
Assembly:  System.Xml (in System.Xml.dll)

Syntax

'Declaration
Public MustOverride Sub WriteStartAttribute ( _
    prefix As String, _
    localName As String, _
    ns As String _
)

public abstract void WriteStartAttribute(
    string prefix,
    string localName,
    string ns
)

Parameters

  • prefix
    Type: System.String
    The namespace prefix of the attribute.

Remarks

This method enables you to write a value using multiple Write methods.

Version Information

Silverlight

Supported in: 5, 4, 3

Silverlight for Windows Phone

Supported in: Windows Phone OS 7.1, Windows Phone OS 7.0

XNA Framework

Supported in: Xbox 360, Windows Phone OS 7.0

Platforms

For a list of the operating systems and browsers that are supported by Silverlight, see Supported Operating Systems and Browsers.