path

This function takes as input a node (defaulting to the context node), and returns an XPath expression defining a path to that node from the root of its containing tree (which must be a document node). The path will use expanded QNames so that it is not sensitive to the namespace context.

path() ➔ xs:string

There are no arguments
Result		xs:string

path($arg as node()?) ➔ xs:string?

Arguments
	$arg	node()?	The node whose path is to be determined
Result		xs:string?

Links to W3C specifications

Namespace: http://www.w3.org/2005/xpath-functions

Applies to: XPath 3.0, XSLT 3.0, XQuery 3.0 (if enabled in Saxon: requires Saxon-PE or Saxon-EE)

XPath 3.0 Functions and Operators

Notes on the Saxon implementation

Implemented since Saxon 9.4, provided XPath 3.0 is enabled; replaces the extension function saxon:path which is retained for the time being.