PHP addAttribute() Function
Example
Add an attribute to the root element (<note>) and to the <body> element:
<?php
$note=<<<XML
<note>
<to>Tove</to>
<from>Jani</from>
<heading>Reminder</heading>
<body>Do not forget me this weekend!</body>
</note>
XML;
$xml = new SimpleXMLElement($note);
// Add attribute to root element
$xml->addAttribute("type","private");
// Add attribute to body element
$xml->body->addAttribute("date","2014-01-01");
echo $xml->asXML();
?>
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Definition and Usage
The addAttribute() function appends an attribute to the SimpleXML element.
Syntax
SimpleXMLElement::addAttribute(name, value, ns)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| name | Required. Specifies the name of the attribute to add |
| value | Optional. Specifies the value of the attribute |
| ns | Optional. Specifies a namespace for the attribute |
Technical Details
| Return Value: | Nothing |
|---|---|
| PHP Version: | 5.1.3+ |
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