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<cmdname>

The <cmdname> element specifies the name of a command when it is part of a software discussion. This element is part of the DITA software domain, a special set of DITA elements designed to document software tasks, concepts and reference information.

Content models

See appendix for information about this element in OASIS document type shells.

Inheritance

+ topic/keyword sw-d/cmdname

Example

<p>Use the <cmdname>rm</cmdname> command when
you wish to remove something forever.</p>

Attributes

The following attributes are available on this element: Universal attribute group, outputclass, and @keyref.