<option>
The <option> element specifies a permitted value for a parameter or
configuration.
Specialization hierarchy
The <option>
element is specialized from <keyword>. It is
defined in the programming domain module.
Attributes
The following attributes are
available on this element: universal
attributes and @keyref.
Example
This section contains examples of how the
<option> element can be used.
In the following code sample, the
<option> element is used to specify
permitted values for a parameter:
<p> You can use the <parmname>map-order</parmname> parameter to specify
if the order of the frontmatter and backmatter content is retained. The allowed
values are <option>keep</option> and <option>trash</option>; the default value is
<option>trash</option>.</p>In the following code sample, the
<option> element is used to specify an
option that modifies a configuration:
<p>You can purchase the <option>Sports Model</option> package in order
to configure your automobile with the latest sports suspension, bonnet stripes,
a roof spoiler and an aero body kit.</p>