How to use an in-line listing in a footnote or in a caption?

Question

I use listing package and want to define a short (in-line) listing in a footnote. For example: \footnote{Java uses the |break| keyword...}. However, the compilation of the file fails, because "Argument of \lst@temp has an extra }." How can I overcome this problem?

Moreover, is there any way to use a short listing in a caption?

Answer 1

\documentclass{article}
\usepackage{listings}
\begin{document}
a\footnote{Java uses the \lstinline|break| keyword.}
\end{document}

Works. If you're trying to do something different, please update your question with a minimal example as Caramdir suggested.

Answer 2

See How to include verbatim in a figure caption?