DocBook 5.1: The Definitive Guide  (Version 1.5.3 for DocBook 5.1)

sect2

sect2 — A subsection within a sect1.

Synopsis

sect2 ::= [-]

Attributes

Common attributes and common linking attributes.

Additional attributes:

  • label
  • status

Additional Constraints

  • If this element is the root element, it must have a version attribute.

Description

A sect2 is a second-level section in a document.

Processing expectations

Formatted as a displayed block. Sometimes sections are numbered.

Attributes

Common attributes and common linking attributes.

label

Specifies an identifying string for presentation purposes

status

Identifies the editorial or publication status of the element on which it occurs

Parents

These elements contain sect2: sect1.