Author-it Objects

In this section we focus on the different types of Objects we can encounter in the Author-it library.

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File Objects >>

Use File objects to embed or link to graphics, OLE objects, or other external files.
4.51 min

File Objects

Embedded and Linked Graphics >>

Different approaches to using graphics in Author-it. 12:05 min

 

Inserting Graphic into Topic >>

Learn how to use graphics in topics.
5:30 min

 

 

Hypertext Link Objects

Overview >>

Link to topics, URLs and external files. 5:59 min

Connecting Topic to Topic >>

Create link between topics. 4:22 min

Linking to URLs and Emails >>

Create links to email addresses and generic URLs.
3:50 min

Publishing Books with HL Objects >>

View a demonstration on output containing hypertext links.
5:42 min

 

Special Objects

Creating the Title Page Object >>

Customize the cover of your printing output.
12:43 min

Creating the Table of Contents >>

Learn how to include the Table of Contents in your outputs. 7:18 min

Creating the Table of Figures >>

Help your readers to find the document figures quickly.
7:25 min

Creating the Glossary >>

Organize specific terms and their definitions into an alphabetical list. 7:18 min

Creating Index and Index Entry >>

Learn how to include and customize the Index in your outputs. 10:01 min

 

Author-it Reuse Features

Overview >>

Reuse your content and minimize your technical writing. 3:57 min

Reusing Content in multiple Books >>

Include your content in more than one Book, customizing each Book for different audience and purpose.
3:38 min

Using Auto Headings >>

Let Author-it determine the correct heading level for each topic, based on its hierarchy in the book.
2:38 min

Using "Include Object In" Check Box >>

Include or exclude specific content from specific outputs. 7:35 min

Embedding Topics >>

Use the embed function to reuse topic content from an updateable single source.
12:49 min

Placing Books inside Books >>

Simplify the publishing of different versions of books for different outputs.
10:26 min

Using Variables >>

Become confident with place holders for text and graphics that will be inserted at the time of publication.
14:58 min

Publishing Profiles >>

Publish your content based on the actual deliverable rather than the output type .
15:10 min

 

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