XSLT, 2nd Edition

Parts of Decimal Formats

The <xsl:decimal-format> element lets us define named formats for decimal numbers. Each named format is a group of settings for the properties discussed in Table F-2.

Table F-2. Parts of decimal formats

Part name	Meaning	Default value
name	Gives a name to this format.	N/A
decimal-separator	Defines the character (usually either a period or comma) used as the decimal point. This character is used both in the format string and in the output.	. (period)
grouping-separator	Defines the character (usually either a period or comma) used as the thousands separator. This character is used both in the format string and in the output.	, (comma)
infinity	Defines the string used to represent infinity. Be aware that XSLT’s number facilities support both positive and negative infinity. This string is used only in the output.	Infinity
minus-sign	Defines the character used as the minus sign. This character is used only in the output.	– (hyphen, -)
NaN	Defines the string displayed when the value to be formatted is not a number. This string is used only in the output.	NaN
percent	Defines the character used as the percent sign. This character is used both in the format string and in the output.	% (percent sign)
per-mille	Defines the character used as the per-mille sign. This character is used both in the format string and in the output.	‰ (Unicode per-mille character, ‰).
zero-digit	Defines the character used for the digit zero. This character is used both in the format string and in the output. ...