ANSI/NISO Z39.102-2017

8 ANSI/NISO Z39.102-2017 STS (Version 1.0) • 8.2 Attributes

8.2.136 @symbol Symbol

Stores the symbol (for example, an asterisk, numeral, section mark) that was displayed in the original document to identify a specific footnote, if this symbol is to be preserved.

In elements <collab> and <fn>, this attribute may be used if the element is used.
Value Meaning
Text, numbers, or special characters The symbol, such as a dagger , used to mark a footnote or inclusion in a collaboration.