Document-type shells provided in the base DITA edition

The DITA specification contains a starter set of document-type shells. These document-type shells are commented and can be used as templates for creating custom document-type shells.

The following table lists the document-type shells that are included in the base DITA edition and the domains that are integrated into them.

Document-type shell Domains included Domains NOT included
Base map

All attribute domains

The following element domains:

  • Alternative titles
  • DITAVAL reference
  • Emphasis
  • Hazard statement
  • Highlighting
  • Map group
  • Utilities
  Not applicable
Base topic

All attribute domains and the following element domains:

  • Alternative titles
  • Emphasis
  • Hazard statement
  • Highlighting
  • Utilities

The following element domains:

  • DITAVAL reference
  • Map group
Subject scheme

All attribute domains

The following element domains:

  • Alternative titles
  • Emphasis
  • Highlighting

The following element domains:

  • DITAVAL reference
  • Hazard statement
  • Map group
  • Utilities