> But i have to create a text box  if the value of col in x is 
> < 2 , i.e only in case where x has id=2 and only 1 col
> 
> How can i achieve this

Start by producing an unambiguous statement of the requirement. Do you mean
at least one <col> in <x> must be <2, or that every <col> in <x> must be <2?

Both are quite easy, the first is
<xsl:if test="col &lt; 2">

the second is
<xsl:if test="not(col &gt;= 2)">

Mike Kay

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