# Tab Element

Contains elements that specify tab stop position and alignment for a single tab stop.

## Syntax

    <Tab
        [IX]>
    </Tab>

## Attributes

IX

Optional int. The zero-based index of the element within its parent element.

## Element properties

Property | Value
--- | ---
Name | Tab
Minimum Occurrences | 0
Maximum Occurrences | Unbounded

## Element information

Parent elements

Tabs

Child elements

Position

Alignment

## Remarks

The Tab element is an exception to the general rule in DatadiagramML that absence means inheritance. Each Tab element in a Tabs element must be specified, or it will be deleted locally. However, the Position and Alignment elements within each Tab element will inherit if omitted.

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

## See also

Tabs section

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