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The '..' syntax
Description

The '..' syntax is used to refer to the parent of an element, that is, the element of which it is a sub-element.

Example

Syntax: ..

..

The parent of the current data element

Example

Syntax: ..

$..

The parent of the current template element

Example

foo\bar\..

The parent of the bar sub-element of the foo element, i.e. the foo element itself.

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