# Data2 Element

Contains an arbitrary string value that is used to supply additional information about a shape.

## Syntax

    <Data2>
    </Data2>

## Attributes

None

## Element properties

Property | Value
--- | ---
Name | Data2
Minimum Occurrences | 0
Maximum Occurrences | 1

## Element information

Parent elements

PageSheet

Shape

StyleSheet

DocumentSheet

Child elements

None

## Remarks

The Data2 element is relevant only when contained in a Shape element. It is ignored when contained in a DocumentSheet, PageSheet, or StyleSheet element.

The Data2 element is reserved for future use within the DocumentSheet, PageSheet, and StyleSheet elements.

## See also

Data2 property

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