Validate a map in Oxygen

When working with maps in the Oxygen-based editor, you need to make sure they are well-formed and valid so that any XML application that uses your XML document won't run into errors and quit. As you create content the editor checks for XML errors and shows you the results in the Validation pane.

For help fixing a specific error, read Fix map validation errors.

To validate a map in Oxygen:

1. In the editor, the right side panel is shown by default.
2. To expand the Validation pane, in the title bar click the down arrow.
   • If you don't see it, expand the panel by clicking the show button.
3. To fix an error, use the links in blue text.
   • There are often multiple ways you can fix an error, so you may not need to use all of the solutions provided.
   • To help you understand an element and how to correctly use it, you have easy access to a reference guide. In the editor pane, right-click the element and select About element. From here you can choose to Browse DITA Style Guide or Browse a reference manual.