# `<msgblock>`

The `<msgblock>` element contains a multi-line message or set of messages. The message block can contain multiple message numbers and message descriptions, each enclosed in `<msgnum>` and `<msgph>` elements. It can also contain the message content directly. Line breaks and spaces are preserved when the element is rendered. This element is part of the DITA software domain, a special set of DITA elements designed to document software tasks, concepts and reference information.

Category: Software elements