Changing the Attributes of Topicref in DITA Map

To change the attributes of a topicref, do the following:

  1. In DITA Map, place the cursor in the topicref.
  2. Call up the Change Topic Reference Dialog.

    To call up the Change Topic Reference Dialog, choose DITA > Insert Topic Reference or click the Insert Topic Reference button on the toolbar.

  3. Specify Attributes as needed:
    1. Select a collection type.
      From the Collection Type drop-down list, select one of the following:
      1. choice

      2. family

      3. sequence

      4. unordered

    2. Select a format.
      From the Format drop-down list, select one of the following:
      • dita

      • html

      • pdf

      • ditamap

    3. Select a type.

      From the Type drop-down list, select a type: e.g. concept, task, etc.

    4. Select a scope.
      From the Scope drop-down list, select one of the following:
      • local

      • peer

      • external

  4. Click the Change button to change the topicref.
  5. Click the Close button to close the dialog.
    Note:

    You can also check the Close on Change checkbox, and then click the Change button.

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