Basic topic components The generic topic structure is used for untyped topics. BodyThe body contains the main content of a topic.Short descriptionA short description is a sentence or group of sentences that describes the purpose or main point of the topic.TitleA title is a heading or label for an object. Titles can be associated with topics, maps, sections, examples, figures, tables, and other structures.TopicA topic is a standalone unit of information.Parent topic: Component reference