Callout

A callout is an explanation in a specific area of an example or image that helps explain what it's describing using an arrow, line, or number. A callout is used in publishing, such as books, manuals, technical specifications, and other technical materials.

Example of a callout

The example below is a callout pointing to a line of JavaScript code to provide additional information about that line of code.

In this case, it points to a line of code and offers additional details. A callout could also be used for other purposes, such as labeling parts of a machine in an image.

How is a callout created?

A callout in an image, like the one shown above, can be created in any image editor that creates arrows, circles, lines, numbers, and text in an image.

Balloon, Caption, Comment, Example, Highlight, Label, Markup, Note, Remark