# <description> Element

Specifies the text that describes a control property or attribute in the Property Editor.

## Syntax

    <description>textDescribingThisPropertyOrAttribute</description>

## Attributes

None.

## Type

xs:string

## Hierarchy

Parent: control-tag, method-tag or attribute.

Children: None.

## Remarks

None.

Related Topics

Control Property Schema Reference

Tutorial: Java Control