3.2.2.13 <example>

The <example> element is a section that contains examples that illustrate or support the current topic.

Use <example> to contain both sample code (or similar artifacts) and the discussion that illustrates the sample. For example, a DITA topic about programming code could use the <example> element to contain both the sample code and the text that describes the code. Similarly, a sample that included preformatted text might use the <pre> element along with a paragraph or list to elaborate upon sections of that text.

Content models

See appendix for information about this element in OASIS document type shells.

Inheritance

- topic/example

Example

<example id="example">
  <title>Example</title>
  <codeblock>&lt;p&gt;Example of the p element&lt;/p&gt;</codeblock>
</example>

Attributes

The following attributes are available on this element: Universal attribute group, outputclass, and spectitle.

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