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Structured Authoring

DocBook — Structured Authoring & XML Publishing Standard

Semantic markup vocabulary for technical documentation and publishing workflows.

Overview

What is DocBook?

DocBook is a semantic markup language for technical documentation. It allows you to create document content in a presentation-neutral form that captures the logical structure of the content.

Key Features

  • Semantic markup: focus on meaning, not presentation
  • Rich element set: comprehensive vocabulary for technical docs
  • Multiple output formats: HTML, PDF, EPUB from one source
  • Cross-references and linking: sophisticated reference capabilities
  • Internationalization: support for multiple languages
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