# binding Associates information in a data item with an element. ## Overview Use the `binding` attribute to associate the property path in a data item with an element. > Note: For more information on binding, see > [Manipulating the Document Object Model > (DOM)](https://developer.apple.com/library/content/documentation/TVMLKitJS/Conceptual/TVMLProgrammingGuide/GeneratingContentForYourApp.html#//apple_ref/doc/uid/TP40016718-CH4-SW1) > in the TVML Programming Guide. ### Values for binding - `@:{value}`: The attribute tag and value. For example, `` adds the `src` attribute with the URL found in the associated data item. - `items:{property path}`: The item associated with the specified property path. - `textContent:{property path}`: The text associated with the specified property path. ### Elements that Use binding The `binding` attribute can be used with any element. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)