> which is more efficient - using the xsl:variable as
> suggested below or using the current() function? 

Speaking for Saxon only: I think it's very unlikely to make any measurable
difference. Using current() is probably a microsecond or two faster, unless
you need the variable for other reasons anyway.

Mike Kay


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