Glossary
Learn basic terms associated with localizing DITA content.
CAT
Computer-Assisted Translation; the use of software tools (such as translation memory
tools and terminology managers) to assist a human translator in the translation
process.
CSV
Comma-Separated Values; a text file format that uses commas to separate
values.
DITA
Darwin Information Typing Architecture; a standard XML-based architecture for creating
topic-based documentation.
memoQ
A popular computer-assisted translation (CAT) software suite that runs on Microsoft
Windows operating systems.
oXygen XML Editor
A popular XML editor offering advanced features for working with DITA
content.
SVG
Scalable Vector Graphics; an XML-based vector graphics format.
XML
eXtensible Markup Language; a markup language designed to store and transport data in
a format that is readable by both humans and machines.