A context element contains information that helps users understand the background and purpose of a task.
Example
<taskbody> <context>In this topic you will create a map to aggregate the topics you created in the previous chapter. The map is based on a template already provided. The map file includes topicrefs to the topics you want to aggregate, process, and publish, and also a relationship table to link the included topics a meaningful way. You will be working in the <filepath>MY_DITA_SOURCE/samples/groceryshopping</filepath> directories. This topic assumes you are familiar with the information in <xref href="../topics/aboutgroceryshopping_sample.dita" scope="local"> About the grocery shopping sample</xref>, and that you have created the topics according to the instructions in <xref href="../topics/topics.dita" scope="local">Topics</xref>.</context> <steps> <step> <cmd>Go to the <filepath>groceryshopping/template</filepath> directory.</cmd> </step>