Acronym:

An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of a phrase or a series of words, often used in DITA content for concise representation.

Attribute:

A property or characteristic associated with an XML element, providing additional information about the element.

Authoring Tool:

Software used for creating, editing, and managing DITA content, providing a user-friendly interface for authors.

Block Element:

An XML element that can contain other elements, often used to define larger structural components in DITA.

Bookmap:

A DITA map specialization designed for authoring and organizing book-like content, such as manuals or guides.

Conref (Content Reference):

A mechanism in DITA that allows content to be reused by referencing it from one topic to another.

DITA (Darwin Information Typing Architecture):

An XML-based standard for creating and organizing modular and reusable content for technical documentation.

DITA Map:

A file that organizes and links together DITA topics, defining the structure and hierarchy of documentation.

Domain:

A specific area of knowledge or subject matter represented in DITA, often indicated by a specialized DTD or schema.

Element:

A fundamental building block in XML and DITA, representing a component of structured content.

Filter:

A mechanism to selectively include or exclude content during the publishing process based on specified criteria.

HTML5:

A markup language used for structuring and presenting content on the web, often integrated with DITA publishing.

Keyref:

A DITA feature that enables the reuse of key-based content references, facilitating consistent information across topics.

Learning and Training Specialization:

A DITA specialization tailored for creating instructional and training materials.

Linking:

The process of creating hyperlinks between DITA topics or other resources to establish connections and references.

Metadata:

Information about content, such as title, author, or keywords, providing context and facilitating organization.

Nested Element:

An XML element contained within another element, forming a hierarchical structure in DITA content.

Output Format:

The desired presentation or delivery format for DITA content, such as PDF, HTML, or other publishing outputs.

PDF2:

A DITA-OT transformation type for generating PDF output from DITA content.

Profile:

A predefined set of rules or configurations that can be applied to DITA content during processing.

Specialization:

The process of extending or customizing DITA to create domain-specific structures and rules.

Stub:

A placeholder topic in a DITA map, often used to reserve a location for future content.

Subject Scheme:

A controlled vocabulary or taxonomy used to categorize and organize DITA content.

Task Specialization:

A DITA specialization designed for creating procedural and instructional content, such as task-oriented topics.

Topic:

The fundamental unit of content in DITA, representing a standalone piece of information.

Transclusion:

The inclusion of content from one DITA topic into another using the xref element.

Uniform Resource Identifier (URI):

A string of characters used to identify and locate resources, such as DITA topics or images.

Variable:

A placeholder for values that can be dynamically replaced during the publishing process.

Versioning:

The management and tracking of different versions of DITA content, often used in collaborative authoring environments.

WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get):

An authoring mode in which the content appears as it will be presented in the final output, simplifying the editing process.

XHTML:

A markup language that extends HTML, providing compatibility with XML and used in DITA content for web-based outputs.