15.4.6.5 Specifying attribute values for an inline element
To apply attributes (other than id) to an inline element, assign attribute="value" pairs, separated by spaces, to the character format(s) mapped to the element:
; Frame char format (wildcards OK) = attributes
CharFmt = attribute1="value1" attribute2="value2" ...
You cannot use markers to override settings in [DITACharAttributes].
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