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Create a Topic Branch

When creating a branch directly from a topic in the Content Manager, it becomes a "stand-alone" branch not used in any publications. The result is that the publication will continue to use the original version of the topic and the branched version will exist in the Content Manager.

This makes it possible to work on it, even if the publication is to be published during the update. Once you have made the required changes, you merge it with the main branch and it will replace the old version in the publication.

For branched topics, you can change the content in the branched version without affecting the original version or other branches. But note that if a topic Reuse Text Fragments, that fragment is always reused, even in branched versions of the topic.

Tip

To find out more, see What Happens When You Create a Branch?.

To create a stand-alone branch of a topic:

  1. Locate the topic in the Content Manager. Document_folder_small.png

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    Important

    Not the publication fork. Learn the difference, see Topic or Fork.

  2. Select its the dotted menu ( ... ) and choose Branching and New Branch.

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  3. Adding a branch label is optional.

    Create branch dialog. It has a Label field for adding a label to the branch upon creation. It also has an Open new branch in editor checkbox.

    Tip

    You can add branch labels afterwards as well, see Add or Edit Branch Labels

  4. To start working, select the checkbox Open new branch in editor.

  5. Select Create.