ANSI/NISO Z39.102-2017

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

8.2.42 @dsep Decimal Separator

In a number, the symbol (typically either . or ,) that marks the boundary between the integral and fractional parts of a decimal number. For example, in 2,543.24, the . is the decimal separator.

In element <num>, this attribute may be used if the element is used.
Value Meaning
Text, numbers, or special characters. The delimiter character that marks the boundary between the integral and fractional parts of a decimal number, typically either . or ,