# `<topicmeta>`

The `<topicmeta>` element defines the metadata that applies to a topic when it appears in a map. When appropriate, that metadata also applies to the other topics in the map that are contained by the same element that contains the `<topicmeta>` element. When creating links, `<topicmeta>` content can also be used to override the title and short description that are used for the link. In addition, it can be used to add index entries to referenced content using the `<keywords>` element.

Category: Basic map elements