# `<step>`

The `<step>` element represents an action that a user must follow to accomplish a task. Each step in a task must contain a command `<cmd>` element which describes the particular action the user must do to accomplish the overall task. Beginning with DITA 1.2, it is possible to place a `<note>` element before the command in order to notify the user of dangers or other important information about the step. The `<step>` element can also contain additional optional information about the step, such as sub-steps, a list of choices, or result information.

Category: Task elements