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

simpara

simpara — A paragraph that contains only text and inline markup, no block elements.

Synopsis

simpara ::= [-]

Additional Constraints

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

Description

A simpara is a “simple paragraph,” one that may contain only character data and inline elements. The para element is less restrictive; it may also contain block-level structures (lists, figures, etc.).

Processing expectations

Formatted as a displayed block.

See Also

Examples

<article xmlns='http://docbook.org/ns/docbook'>
<title>Example simpara</title>

<simpara>
Just the text, ma'am.
</simpara>

</article>

Just the text, ma'am.