DITA 1.3 Language Reference : Language reference: All-inclusive edition : Technical content elements : Technical-content domains elements : Programming elements : codeblock
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codeblock
The codeblock element represents lines of program code. Like the pre element, line endings and spaces inside the element are preserved, and the content is typically rendered in a monospaced font. This element is part of the DITA programming domain, a special set of DITA elements designed to document programming tasks, concepts, and reference information.
Content models
See appendix for information about this element in OASIS document type shells.
Inheritance
+ topic/pre pr-d/codeblock
Example 377. Example
<codeblock>
/* a long sample program */
Do forever
Say "Hello, World"
End
</codeblock>
Attributes
The following attributes are available on this element: Universal attribute group, Display attribute group, outputclass, xml:space, and spectitle.