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p.system-output

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Syntax #

p.system-output

Purpose #

The p.system-output annotation is used to tag an element as the text that a program provides in response to user input. This annotation applies a very general tag, and a more specific option should be used if applicable.

 

See p.message for a more specific alternative.

Example #

The following is an example of a time when you might want to use the annotation

 

The following is an example of a rule that will apply the annotation

The following is the DITA XML output for the rule:

<p>If you enter an invalid input, the following message will be displayed:</p>

<systemoutput>Invalid input: Please enter a valid input</systemoutput>