The <keyword> element identifies a keyword or token, such as a single value from an enumerated list, the name of a command or parameter, or a lookup key for a message (contrast with term).

The <option> element describes an option that can be used to modify a command (or something else, like a configuration). »

When referencing the name of an application programming interface parameter within the text flow of your topic, use the parameter name (<parmname>) element to markup the parameter. »

The <apiname> element provides the name of an application programming interface (API) such as a Java class name or method name. »

The window title <wintitle> element represents the title text that appears at the top of a window or dialog, and applies to wizard titles, wizard page titles, and pane titles. »

The message number (<msgnum>) element contains the number of a message produced by an application or program. »

The variable name (<varname>) element defines a variable that must be supplied to a software application. »

The command name (<cmdname>) element specifies the name of a command when it is part of a software discussion. »