How to select the first attribute node with a specific name with XPath

Question

I want to select the first attribute in my XML document that has the name "valgfase"

I have tried the following expressions:

string strExpression = "//@valgfase[1]";

and

string = //@valgfase[position() = 1]

When i execute my expression, it returns ALL elements that have the attribute "valgfase".

What is the right way to do this?

I am using C# with XPathDocument and XPathNavigator

Community · Accepted Answer · 2017-05-23 12:18:42Z

2

You should do (//@valgfase)[1].

You can see the explanation in the answer to that question.

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I just want the attribute and it's value. Thanks. I edited the question, but will still accept your answer!