Decision tables

Last Updated : Feb 28, 2022 |
Prolog information
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.