# <type> Element

Specifies the type that should be used for the attribute to which this element applies.

## Syntax

    <type>
        typeForThisAttribute
    </type>

## Attributes

None.

## Type

This element should contain an element specifying the type that should be used for the attribute to which this element applies. See Children for a list of types that may be used.

## Hierarchy

Parent: attribute.

Children: boolean, class-name, class-names, date, decimal, enumeration, file-path, integer, QNAME, text, URI, URL, URN, XML, or custom.

## Remarks

None.

Related Topics

Control Property Schema Reference

Tutorial: Java Control