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Category: DITA
Splitting table entries in DITA
You can split entries in DITA to create entry 1A and 1B to your entry 1. You can create rows (red below) and columns (blue below), or combine both (blue below). You can join them again if you're not satisfied. Right-click in the table and select Split or Join.
Add an Example Element for a Use Case Example in DITA
Scenario: The developer was seeking documentation to refer users to to answer setup questions for the feature. The setup of the feature, I found, was really complicated. The user needed to select the right combination of choices to properly configure it. The developer suggested the idea of an example setup, where the options are given … Continue reading Add an Example Element for a Use Case Example in DITA
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