Topic domains: Basic DITA
A DITA vocabulary domain defines a set of elements associated
with a particular subject area or authoring requirement regardless
of topic type. DITA incorporates three domains into the basic DITA
content: typographic, utilities, and indexing. Other domains are incorporated
into the DITA Technical Content and Learning and Training specializations.
The elements in a domain are defined in a domain module. A domain module can be integrated with a topic type to make the domain elements available within the topic type structure. The following domains are provided as part of basic DITA:
DITA topic domains: Basic DITA
| Domain | Description | Short name | Module name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typographic | For highlighting when the appropriate semantic element doesn't exist yet | hi-d |
highlightDomain.mod (DTD) highlightDomain.xsd (Schema) |
| Utilities | For providing imagemaps and other useful structures | ut-d |
utilitiesDomain.mod (DTD) utilitiesDomain.xsd (Schema) |
| Indexing | For extended indexing functions such as see and see-also | indexing-d |
indexingDomain.mod (DTD) indexingDomain.xsd (Schema) |