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title: prototype
framework: tvml
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path: tvml/prototype
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# prototype

Associates a data item type with an element.

## Overview

Overview Use the prototype attribute to associate the data item’s type with a particular element. Value for prototype Elements that Use prototype Any element contained in a section.

## See Also

### Valid TVML Attributes

- [autoHighlight](tvml/autohighlight.md)
- [binding](tvml/binding.md)
- [layoutDirection](tvml/layoutdirection.md)
- [theme](tvml/theme.md)