This element describes a list of terms and their definitions.
Technically, the MAML schema defines the definition table as a two-column
table without a header or footer. However, Sandcastle renders the element
as an HTML definition list (dl/dt/dd).
Usage
Enter the element in the topic and specify one or more nested
pairs of definedTerm and definition
elements. The definedTerm element describes the term
being defined. The definition element supplies the
definition. Each definition element can contain other
MAML elements, nested lists, tables, etc. Text should be contained in a
para element.
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The definedTerm element supports an address
attribute that can be used to link to a specific defined term from another location.
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Example
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<para>This link takes you to <link xlink:href="#Term8">Term #8</link>.</para>
<definitionTable>
<definedTerm>Term 1</definedTerm>
<definition><para>Definition 1</para></definition>
<definedTerm>Term 2</definedTerm>
<definition><para>Definition 2</para></definition>
<definedTerm>Term 3</definedTerm>
<definition><para>Definition 3</para></definition>
<definedTerm>Term 4</definedTerm>
<definition><para>Definition 4</para></definition>
<definedTerm>Term 5</definedTerm>
<definition><para>Definition 5</para></definition>
<definedTerm>Term 6</definedTerm>
<definition><para>Definition 6</para></definition>
<definedTerm>Term 7</definedTerm>
<definition><para>Definition 7</para></definition>
<definedTerm address="Term8">Term 8</definedTerm>
<definition><para>Definition 8. The entry's term has an <codeInline>address</codeInline>
attribute that can be used as a link target.</para></definition>
</definitionTable>
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Example Output
This link takes you to Term #8.
- Term 1
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Definition 1
- Term 2
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Definition 2
- Term 3
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Definition 3
- Term 4
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Definition 4
- Term 5
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Definition 5
- Term 6
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Definition 6
- Term 7
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Definition 7
- Term 8
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Definition 8. The entry's term has an address
attribute that can be used as a link target.
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