From the DITA specification: "Task topics answer "How do I?" questions, and have a
well-defined structure that describes how to complete a procedure to accomplish a
specific goal. "
Context for the current task. It provides background information for the task. In
this sample, let's see how a task is created in oXygen:
The prereq element describes steps or tasks that the user should do before
complete the current task.
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Click on the parent topic from the DITA Maps Manager.
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From the contextual menu, choose Append
Child..New Topic..
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In the dialog, choose "Task".
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To create the required steps, use the command (cmd) element. This is
required as the first element inside a step.
The info element provides additional information about the
step.
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You can add sub-steps, or choices.
The result describes the expected outcome for the task as a whole.
The postreq element describes steps or tasks that the user should do after the
successful completion of the current task.
