Decision tables

Last Updated : Feb 28, 2022 |

Decision tables are also known as if-then tables. In a decision table, a sentence begins in the column heading and the information in the table cell completes the sentence. Many languages do not support this sentence-like structure. Try to convert the decision table into a simple sentence, bullets, or a standard table.

Preferred

1. Check the LED on the tape drive. Use the information in the following table to determine the status of the drive and whether you can remove the tape.

Status of the LED

Status of the drive

Remove the tape

Green and flashing

In use

No

Red and not flashing

Idle

Yes

Discouraged

1. Check the LED on the tape drive. Use the information in the following table to determine the status of the drive and whether you can remove the tape.

IF the LED is...

THEN the drive is...

AND you...

green and flashing

in use

cannot remove the tape.

red and not flashing

idle

can remove the tape.