token

A token is used as a replaceable tag within a topic and is represented using a token element. The inner text of the element is a token name. The tokens are defined in a separate token file. They are an easy way to represent common items that you use regularly such as a common phrase or external link.

To use a token, simply insert its name as the inner text of a token element anywhere within a topic.

In this example, "Sandcastle" is a token that expands to an external link to a web site.

This link (<token>SHFB</token>) is stored in a token.

This link (Sandcastle Help File Builder) is stored in a token.

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