You can create a new topic outside of a map if you want to start writing
immediately. You can add the topic to a map later.
Note: Since the topic is not in a map, there is no context map. Keys will not display properly, and
you cannot add
conrefs. If you
want to add these, add the topic to a map or create the topic while in
Map Editor.
-
Click , and select .
The New Topic
dialog appears.
- Enter a title for your topic.
- Optional:
Select a different language from the dropdown list.
- Click Next.
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Choose a template from the following:
Table 1. Template types
Template
|
Usage
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Concept
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Use this when explaining core ideas and conceptual information
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Reference
|
Use this to provide related information to quickly look up
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Task
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Use this for procedures that requires step-by-step instructions
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Troubleshooting
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Use this to provide step-by-step instructions for solutions to common problems
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- Click Next.
- Select a Product or Library.
You can use the Search to find one.
- Click Next.
- Select a Branch.
- Click Create.
The new topic opens in Topic Editor and is checked out to you for editing.