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# XSLT Element
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## Definition and Usage
The element is used to declare a local or global parameter.
**Note:** If declared as a top-level element, it's a global parameter. If a parameter is declared inside a template, it's a local parameter.
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## Syntax
## Attributes
| Attribute | Value | Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| name | name | Required. Specifies the name of the parameter. |
| select | expression | Optional. Specifies an XPath expression, which is the default value of the parameter. |
### Example 1
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