# Prop Element

Contains elements for defining custom properties and elements for associating data with a shape.

## Syntax

    <Prop
        [Name]
        [NameU]
        [Del]
        [ID]>
    </Prop>

## Attributes

Name

Optional string. The name of the element.

NameU

Optional string. The universal name of the element.

Del

Optional boolean. A flag indicating whether the element has been deleted locally. A value of 1 indicates that the element was deleted locally.

ID

Optional int. The unique ID of the element within its parent element.

## Element properties

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

## Element information

Parent elements

PageSheet

Shape

StyleSheet

DocumentSheet

Child elements

Value

Prompt

Label

Format

SortKey

Type

Invisible

Verify

LangID

Calendar

## Remarks

The Name, NameU, and ID attributes are each optional; however, at least one of the three attributes must be present.

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

## See also

Custom Properties section

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