DAISY—Structure Guidelines: Elements, Inline Elements, Information Object Keyboard Input

Information Object

Keyboard Input

Definition

Information that the reader of the book needs to input directly into a computer using the keyboard. 

Markup

Content that is to be entered into a computer via a keyboard should be marked with the <kbd> tag. This tag can be used in either block or inline settings. 

Syntax

<kbd>…</kbd> 

Example 

    <p>To copy the selection to the clipboard, press <kbd>CTRL+C</kbd>.</p>      

See also Information Object: Computer Code and Information Object: Sample.

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