# `<xmlatt>`

Use the `<xmlatt>` element to identify mentions of XML attributes, for example, `@audience`. This element enables more precise semantic searching of the DITA source; it also enables distinct formatting, such as preceding the name of the attribute with a commercial at (@) sign. The content of the `<xmlatt>` element should be the attribute name without commercial at or equals (=) characters. This element is part of the XML mention domain.

Category: XML mention domain