(topic ui-d)
The user interface control (<uicontrol>) element represents
a button, entry field, menu item, or other object that allows the user to
control the interface. This could also include a menu or dialog. For example,
use the <uicontrol> element inside a <menucascade> element
when the menu item is nested, 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.
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.
The window title <wintitle> element represents the title
text that appears at the top of a window or dialog, and applies to wizard
titles, wizard page titles, and 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.
The <menucascade> element is used to document
a series of menu choices, or to show any choice on a menu from which the user
needs to choose. 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
may show 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.
The <screen> element contains or refers to a textual representation
of a computer screen or user interface panel (window).