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Technical Writing: Common DITA XML Map and Topic Elements

A shortcut to writing software documentation in DITA XML using Oxygen XML Author.
Rating: 4.3 out of 54.3 (36 ratings)
3,807 students
Created by JPDocu School of Technical Writing
Last updated 4/2021
English
English

What you'll learn

  • DITA XML Topic Elements
  • DITA XML Map Elements
  • Task Topic Type
  • Concept Topic Type
  • Reference Topic Type

Requirements

  • Technical writing skills are required

Description

Are you confused and overwhelmed by the number of elements you need to learn as a DITA XML technical writer? Do you wonder which are the elements you must use to simply write your software documentation fast?  Or you simply need a refresher on which are the most often used elements in DITA XML?

If yes, this course is for you!

If you are a technical writer, looking to improve your knowledge and skills related to DITA XML, you should know the DITA XML map and topic elements well.

JPDocu School of Technical Writing has providing instructor-led and self-paced courses on technical writing, DITA XML, and information architecture to thousands of students worldwide. In this course, Jordan Stanchev, User Assistance Development Architect at a Fortune 500 software development company, is sharing his vast knowledge in DITA XML and Oxygen XML Author.

One of the major challenges authors have with DITA XML is the sheer amount of elements that you have to learn just to start writing. There are currently initiatives happening in the OASIS compete that define the DITA standard to simplify and reduce the number of elements you can use (Lightweight DITA XML project).

But is that really needed? Will it help you when you have a more complex scenario to document?

If you are a DITA XML technical writer, you should know the most frequently and commonly used DITA XML elements from DITA 1.3 specification. The consequence of having this knowledge will be that you should be able to write the documentation you need without giving up on any benefits and functionality of DITA.


In this course, you will learn:


Introduction & Installing the Tool for Writing - 10 min

How to get started writing in DITA XML. You will follow the steps to download and install one of the best DITA XML editors - Oxygen XML Author.


DITA XML Elements - 45 min

Which are the DITA XML map elements that you would use frequently to organize the structure of your content? You will need:

  • mapref to reference one DITA XML map to another;

  • navref to switch the writing context between deliverables;

  • topicref to structure and organize your topics;

  • topichead to create a title to group together content underneath it.

This followed by a demo on how to use all these elements in an end-to-end scenario.


DITA XML Topics and Topic Elements - 1 hour 25 min

DITA is a semantic language. It follows the principles of minimalism and structured topic-based writing.

You will understand the most frequently used DITA XML topic types: Task, Concept, and Reference.

I would dare to say that Task is the most important template for writing for a technical writer. It focuses on properly structuring and writing the content of each instruction you write.

You will see also specifics around more tricky DITA XML topic elements - such as the table and section elements, that help you better organize your documentation.

This all followed by a demo on how to use each of these elements.

You will perform short and straight-to-the-point exercises following the instructor's step-by-step demos.


What is not included in this course?

This is not a complete and exhaustive list of DITA XML elements.

One of the most complicated aspects of DITA is related to the way-too-many elements that are available. In this course, we try to simplify it to help you get started quickly, instead of trying to cover every possible DITA aspect.

Try it out and up your DITA XML writing skills! Remember, technical writing is easy - after all, it is just plain docu!

Who this course is for:

  • Technical Writers who want to improve their skills in writing using DITA XML

Instructor

JPDocu School of Technical Writing
WE TEACH SOFTWARE DOCUMENTATION AND DITA! 37K+ Students!
JPDocu School of Technical Writing
  • 4.3 Instructor Rating
  • 2,780 Reviews
  • 37,595 Students
  • 14 Courses

Learning technical writing is easy - after all, it's just plain docu!


JPDocu School of Technical Writing is a training company that is passionate about user assistance, technical communications, and making it a positive user experience. Our e-learning courses help us shape the next generation of technical writers and information developers, by providing them with simple to follow and practical, hands-on experiences with technical writing.


Our mission


Nowadays everyone talks about the professions of the future. People are scared that they are not prepared for the needs of the future of work. We believe that change is not to be feared. We believe that with the proper training, education, and practical experience, our customers will be ready to meet the future with joy. The best way to concur with this fear is by studying and learning.

JPDocu School of Technical Writing transforms this fear into practical knowledge, getting people ready for the job of the future - Technical Writing. Taking our programs online allows us to reach all of you across the globe!


Our Vision


JPDocu School of Technical Writing is here to deliver top-quality e-learning courses and training (both online and on-site) that help you learn the profession of the future. We bring our courses to the world using various training platforms and interactions with our students.

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