# `<numcharref>`

Use the `<numcharref>` element to identify mentions of XML numeric character references, for example, "&#10;" or "&#x0a;". This element enables more precise semantic searching of the DITA source; it also enables distinct output formatting. The content of the `<numcharref>` element should be the numeric value without any leading or trailing characters added as style, for example, "10" or "x0a". This element is part of the XML mention domain.

Category: XML mention domain