w:basedOn (Base Style)
Specifies the styleId of the parent style from which this style inherits all unoverridden properties.
Parent elements
Description
w:basedOn specifies the parent style from which a style inherits all properties. It is defined in ECMA-376 Part 1 §17.7.4.3.
When a style is based on another, it inherits all paragraph and run properties of the parent, and only needs to specify the differences. This creates a style hierarchy. Most document styles are ultimately based on Normal.
Attributes
| Attribute | Type | Possible Values | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
w:val |
ST_String |
The styleId of the parent style. |
References the style this style inherits from. |
Examples
<w:style w:type="paragraph" w:styleId="MyCustomStyle">
<w:basedOn w:val="Normal"/>
<!-- only override properties here -->
</w:style>new Style { BasedOn = new BasedOn { Val = "Normal" } };