---
title: "s.system-output"
description: "## Syntax **s.system-output**   ## Purpose The s.system-output annotation is used to tag a span element as the text that a program provides in response to user input. This annotation applies a very general tag, and a more specific option…"
url: "https://www.stilo.com/docs/migrate/book/s-system-output/"
updated: "2023-12-18"
category: Annotations / Book, Map and Bookmap
tags:
  - Annotations
---

# s.system-output

## Syntax

**s.system-output**

 

## Purpose

The s.system-output annotation is used to tag a span element as the text that a program provides in response to user input. This annotation applies a very general tag, and a more specific option should be used if applicable.

## Examples

The following is an example of a time when you might want to use the annotations

![](https://www.stilo.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/stilo-dita-xml-annotation-s.system-output0.png)

 

The following is an example of a rule that will apply the annotation

![](https://www.stilo.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/stilo-dita-xml-annotation-s.system-output1.png)

The following is the DITA XML output for the rule:

<p>When the user provides invalid input, GOS programs will respond with <systemoutput>Invalid Input: Please enter a valid input</systemoutput>.</p>