A tag file is declared in the TLD using a tag-file element. Its subelements are listed in Table 8–8.
Table 8–8 tag-file Subelements
Element |
Description |
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description |
(optional) A description of the tag. |
display-name |
(optional) Name intended to be displayed by tools. |
icon |
(optional) Icon that can be used by tools. |
name |
The unique tag name. |
path |
Where to find the tag file implementing this tag, relative to the root of the web application or the root of the JAR file for a tag library packaged in a JAR. This must begin with /WEB-INF/tags/ if the tag file resides in the WAR, or /META-INF/tags/ if the tag file resides in a JAR. |
example |
(optional) Informal description of an example use of the tag. |
tag-extension |
(optional) Extensions that provide extra information about the tag for tools. |