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diff --git a/docs/content/guide/directive.ngdoc b/docs/content/guide/directive.ngdoc index 6c81419a..da270d7e 100644 --- a/docs/content/guide/directive.ngdoc +++ b/docs/content/guide/directive.ngdoc @@ -736,9 +736,14 @@ We want to run the function we pass by invoking it from the directive's scope, b in the context of the scope where its registered. We saw earlier how to use `=attr` in the `scope` option, but in the above example, we're using -`&attr` instead. `&` bindings expose a function to an isolated scope allowing the isolated scope -to invoke it, but maintaining the original scope of the function. So when a user clicks the -`x` in the dialog, it runs `Ctrl`'s `hideDialog` function. +`&attr` instead. The `&` binding allows a directive to trigger evaluation of an expression in +the context of the original scope, at a specific time. Any legal expression is allowed, including +an expression which contains a function call. Because of this, `&` bindings are ideal for binding +callback functions to directive behaviors. + +When the user clicks the `x` in the dialog, the directive's `close` function is called, thanks to +`ng-click.` This call to `close` on the isolated scope actually evaluates the expression +`hideDialog()` in the context of the original scope, thus running `Ctrl`'s `hideDialog` function. <div class="alert alert-success"> **Best Practice:** use `&attr` in the `scope` option when you want your directive |