The <entry> element in DITA is used to define cells and their content within table rows. It plays a crucial role in organizing and presenting tabular data. Each <entry> element represents a single cell in a row, and you can include various types of content, such as text, images, links, or even nested tables, within these cells.

Creating Table Cells

To create a table cell using the <entry> element, you place it within a <row> element, which represents a row in the table. Each <entry> element can contain the data or content that you want to display in that specific cell. You can style and format the content within each cell independently, allowing for flexibility in presenting your data.

Example:

Here’s an example illustrating how the <entry> element is used to define cells and their content within a DITA table:

<table id="sample_table">
  <thead>
    <row>
      <entry>Product Name</strong></entry>
      <entry>Category</strong></entry>
      <entry>Price</strong></entry>
    </row>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <row>
      <entry>Product A</entry>
      <entry>Electronics</entry>
      <entry>$499.99</entry>
    </row>
    <row>
      <entry>Product B</entry>
      <entry>Home & Garden</entry>
      <entry>$299.95</entry>
    </row>
    <!-- Additional data rows -->
  </tbody>
</table>