On 2013.07.25. 20:15, Warren Block wrote:
When writing <userinput> sections, I've generally not used other markup inside those sections except for <replaceable>. For example:
  <userinput>rm /tmp/foo</userinput>

However, there are some spots in the Handbook where <filename> tags are also used:
  <userinput>rm <filename>/tmp/foo</filename></userinput>

This looks different in the XHTML output, with the filename rendered in green.
I feel that the first form is correct, we are pointing out what the 
user should type, but can see benefits for the second.  I have not 
counted to see which form is prevalent, but think it is the first.  
The FDP Primer actually uses a filename without filename tags in the 
<userinput> example.
Anyone care strongly either way? 
I prefer the first approach. The emphasis is on what the user should type and not on the fact that it is a filename. Besides, the green rendering inside the userinput would be too much.
Gabor
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