# rubyBase element

Represents the base text of the ruby text (Asian Layout option).

## Usage

    <rubyBase />

## Element Information

Element type | rubyContentType
Namespace | http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/word/2003/wordml
Schema name | XML Document 2003

## Elements and Attributes

### Parent Elements

Element | Description
--- | ---
ruby | Represents the Asian Layout option Phonetic Guide (Ruby Text).

### Child Elements

Element | Description
--- | ---
r | Represents a run element. This is the leaf container for data in a document -- text, pictures, and so on.

### Attributes

None.

## Definition

    <xsd:element name="rubyBase" type="rubyContentType" >
    </xsd:element>

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