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Modifying attributes of a <topicref> element

From Publication Manager, you can modify the attributes on a <topicref> element or a specialization of a <topicref> element. In the default Content Manager configuration, you can modify attributes that control addressing, key definition, condition, format, and linking, and can specify the contents of a <navtitle> element.

Procedure

  1. In the Publication Manager, check out the map.
  2. In the Publication Manager, right-click the <topicref> element then click XML Attributes.
    The Insert Values for Topic Ref window opens.
  3. Modify the applicable attributes.
    By default, you can modify the following fields:
    HRef
    Specify the value of the @href attribute.
    Key definition
    Specify the value of the keys attribute.
    Navigation title
    Specify the content of the <navtitle> element.
    Condition
    Specify the value of the @ishcondition attribute.
    Format
    Specify the value of the @format attribute. You can select from the following values: dita, ditamap, html, pdf, and xml.
    Linking
    Specify the value of the @linking attribute. You can select from the following values: (None), Normal, Source only, and Target only.
  4. Click OK.