Insert an element

You can add elements to a map in Structure view, such as <frontmatter>, <part>, and <backmatter> elements.

You must have the map checked out in Map Editor and be in Structure view. The toggle must also be set to Edit.

  1. Find an element in the map that you want to add the new element after.
    Note: The place you pick must be valid for the element that you want to add.
  2. In the Map Edit column, click Plus icon, and select New Element.
  3. Select one of the following:
    • To add the new element at the same level, select Same Level.
    • To add the new element one level below, select Sub Level.

    Same Level: Objects at this level are for organizing things that have parallel structure, like separate chapters in a book, or topics talking about related subjects.

    Sub Level: Objects at this level are for adding information that is under a higher-level subject, such as adding related articles under a high-level introduction topic in a chapter.

    Note: If one option is greyed out, then no objects or elements can be added at that level.
    The New Element dialog appears.
  4. From the Element drop-down list, select the element that you want to add.
    The Element drop-down list shows only elements that you can insert at the current location.

    If you do not see the element you want, pick a different location.

  5. If adding an element that does not reference an object, click Insert.
    The new element is inserted.
  6. If you want to add an element that references an object (such as a topicref or mapref), do the following:
    Type of objectSteps
    Existing object
    1. In the New Element dialog, click the Insert Objects radio button.
    2. Click Insert.
    3. In the Insert Objects dialog, search for the object that you want.

      You can click on the titles to see a preview of them.

      You can only add objects that are in the same Branch as the map you are editing. This includes library Branches linked to this Branch.

    4. Click the checkboxes for the objects that you want to insert.

      You can select as many objects as you want. A counter beside Insert tracks the number of objects selected.

    5. Click Insert.
      Tip: You can also click Insert while previewing an object. This inserts the object you are previewing and any others you selected in the Insert Objects dialog.
    New topic
    1. In the New Element dialog, click the New Topic radio button.
    2. Enter a title for your topic.
    3. Click Next.
    4. Choose a template.
    5. Click Create.
    The object(s) are added to the map using the element type that you picked.