---
title: p.step.section
description: "## Syntax **p.step.section** ## Purpose The p.step.section annotation is used to tag an element as being supporting or descriptive text before a step in a procedure. This may be used to provide warnings, cautions, or other required information. The content…"
url: "https://www.stilo.com/docs/migrate/task/p-step-section/"
updated: "2023-12-11"
category: Annotations / Task
tags:
  - Annotations
---

# p.step.section

## Syntax

**p.step.section**

## Purpose

The p.step.section annotation is used to tag an element as being supporting or descriptive text before a step in a procedure. This may be used to provide warnings, cautions, or other required information. The content tagged by this annotation behaves similarly to an unnumbered or unordered list item within a numbered or ordered list.

## Example

The following is an example of a time where you might want to use the p.step.section annotation:

![](https://www.stilo.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/stilo-dita-xml-annotation-p.step_.section0.png)

The following is an example of a rule that will apply p.step.section:

![](https://www.stilo.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/stilo-dita-xml-annotation-p.step_.section1.png)

The following is the DITA XML output for the rule:

```
<steps>
```

<step>

<cmd>Turn all fuel valves to the CLOSED position.</cmd>

</step>

<step>

<cmd>Attach the fuel lines to the turbopump.</cmd>

</step>

<step>

<cmd>Insert the fuel tank to the fuel intake.</cmd>

</step>

<stepsection>WARNING: FUEL LEAKS CAN CAUSE SEVERE COLD INJURY OR EXPLOSION. ENSURE ALL CONNECTIONS ARE SECURE BEFORE PROCEEDING.</stepsection>

<step>

<cmd>Open the fuel tank valve.</cmd>

</step>

</steps>