Oxygen XML Editor (DITA)

oXygen is an XML-based authoring and editing tool, certainly one of the best in the market today used by both beginners and experts. Mostly in sync with Content Authors, it allows DITA (Darwin Information Type Artichitecture) editing. This editor supports all XML-based technologies and it works on all standard operating systems like Windows, Mac, Linux, Solaris etc.

How it is used in the industry:

oXygen XML editor is the most widely used XML based editor by technical communicators. 4 out of 5 technical communication managers suggest that it is a must-know tool for graduate students. Many recruiters hire new graduates based on their XML knowledge and skill.

Corporations like IBM, RedHat, and NetApp use XML based documentation for their clients and hence train all their employees in XML based authoring.

oXygen XML Editor is used in the industry for:

  • Converting traditional Word documents into structure content and migrating them into the companies Content Management System.
  • Making their documentation re-usable.
  • Giving access to the documentation across multiple platforms.
  • Having multiple outputs for a single document.

How it is used in the MSTC Program:

oXygen XML editor is one of the major tools taught in the MSTC Program. It is offered as a part of elective course for graduate students. Students are also offered workshop on knowing about DITA and XML based authoring.

Courses in which oXygen is taught in the MSTC Program:

ENG 519 – Online Information Design and Evaluation

oXygen is taught as a part of the ENG 519 course offered to the graduate students from the MSTC Program. Students are taught the basic XML tags and are taught how to code documents in oXygen XML editor.

From where do corporations get information on XML Authoring:

Corporations suggest that they have monthly refresher trainings about DITA XML Authoring. Apart from this organizations get information from some the following sources:

Where can you learn more about oXygen XML Editor:

You can watch the video tutorials on using oXygen XML editor at http://www.oxygenxml.com/videos.html