Used on a <response> element to indicate the type of response involved
This attribute does not describe the article upon which the response is commenting; it provides information about the response itself.
Authoring Note: This attribute was added to allow for observed cases where a series of articles were grouped together as an introduction, an article, and several responses.
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Text, numbers, or special characters | The type of response as described by the publisher |
| Restriction: This attribute may be specified if the element is used. | |
Recommended response type values are:
|
addendum |
Additional information or clarification of a parent article |
|
discussion |
Discussion related to a specific issue as described in th parent article |
|
reply |
Reply to the parent article (the most commonly used value) |