> I didn't mean to sound snarky.
Oh, no, you didn't sound snarky at all. 

 
> Of course, it could be because more people than I
> think attempt to
> learn both XML and XSLT at the same time.  I learned
> XML before I
> started doing XSLT, and perhaps that's part of it.

Yes it is, started learning XML, XSLT and JavaScript
at the same time. I know it's a bad idea, but have no
choice as I have to be ready when I am asked to do the
transformation - hence taking the short route and
falling into the trap :)

Again, thanks for your help, Jon!
Gowri

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