groups structural elements which may be fragmented, usually as a consequence of some overlapping hierarchy. specifies whether or not its parent element is fragmented in some way, typically by some other overlapping structure: for example a speech which is divided between two or more verse stanzas, a paragraph which is split across a page division, a verse line which is divided between two speakers. N yes the element is fragmented in some (unspecified) respect no either the element is not fragmented, or no claim is made as to its completeness. initial this is the initial part of a fragmented element medial this is a medial part of a fragmented element final this is the final part of a fragmented element

The values I, M, or F should be used only where it is clear how the element may be be reconstituted.