The user interface domain elements are used to describe the user interface
of a software program.
uicontrol
The user interface control (<uicontrol>)
element is used to mark up names of buttons, entry fields, menu items, or
other objects that allow the user to control the interface. Use the <uicontrol>
element inside a <menucascade> element to identify a
sequence of menu choices in a nested menu, such as File > New. This element is part of the DITA
user interface domain, a special set of DITA elements designed to document
user interface tasks, concepts and reference information.
wintitle
The window title <wintitle> element can be
used to mark up names of windows or dialogs, or other user interface elements
at the same level of grouping, including wizard titles, wizard page titles,
and window pane titles. This element is part of the DITA user interface domain,
a special set of DITA elements designed to document user interface tasks,
concepts and reference information.
menucascade
The <menucascade> element is used to document
a series of menu choices. The <menucascade> element
contains one or more user interface control (<uicontrol>)
elements, for example: Start > Programs > Accessories > Notepad.
If there is more than one <uicontrol> element, the formatter
shows connecting characters between the menu items to represent the menu cascade.
This element is part of the DITA user interface domain, a special set of DITA
elements designed to document user interface tasks, concepts and reference
information.
shortcut
The <shortcut> element identifies a keyboard
shortcut for a menu or window action. This element is part of the DITA user
interface domain, a special set of DITA elements designed to document user
interface tasks, concepts and reference information.
screen
The <screen> element contains or refers to
a textual representation of a computer screen or user interface panel (window).
OASIS DITA Language Specification v1.0 -- 09 May 2005
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