> If I want to know if a variable starts with a specific number 
> (let's use 5), I can do this:
> 
>    <xsl:if test="starts-with($variable, '5')">
>      ...do something...
>    </xsl:if>
> 
> But what is the correct syntax if I want to know if this 
> variable starts with any number, 0 to 9?
> 

<xsl:if test="starts-with(translate($variable, '0123456789', '9999999999'),
'9')">

Mike Kay


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