| Syntax Element | Purpose | Example |
|---|---|---|
| name | Matches an element | item |
| / | Separates elements | /items/item |
| [n] | Selects a value from a set | /items/item[1] |
| @name | Matches an attribute | price/@currency |
| * | Matches anything | /items/*[1] |
| count | Counts matches | count(/items/item) |
| name | The name of a match | name(/items/*[1]) |