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About ODD to HTML Conversion
Converting ODD to HTML produces web-ready documentation of TEI schema customizations that can be published online, shared via URLs, and browsed in any web browser. The HTML output transforms the ODD's XML-encoded schema definitions and prose documentation into a structured web page with navigation, element catalogs, and formatted code examples. This is the most accessible way to publish TEI encoding guidelines for project teams distributed across institutions.
HTML output from ODD files serves as living documentation for digital humanities projects. Unlike static PDF documents, HTML pages can include hyperlinked cross-references between elements, collapsible sections for large schemas, and direct links to individual element definitions. Project teams can host the HTML documentation on their website, making encoding guidelines available to anyone with a web browser.
Why Convert ODD to HTML?
HTML is the natural format for TEI project documentation that needs to be accessible to distributed teams. Digital humanities projects typically involve collaborators at multiple universities who need real-time access to encoding guidelines. Publishing ODD documentation as HTML on a project website ensures that everyone works from the same specification and can reference it instantly during encoding work.
HTML conversion also integrates with existing web-based project infrastructure. Digital humanities projects commonly use platforms like GitHub Pages, institutional websites, or CMS systems that consume HTML. Converting ODD to HTML produces content that can be directly hosted on these platforms without additional processing, making schema documentation part of the project's web presence alongside the digital edition itself.
Common Use Cases
- Publish TEI encoding guidelines on project websites for distributed team access
- Create web-browsable element catalogs from ODD schema definitions for encoder reference
- Generate HTML documentation of TEI customizations for GitHub Pages or institutional hosting
- Produce hyperlinked, navigable schema documentation from ODD files for training materials
- Integrate ODD-based encoding guidelines into content management systems for digital edition projects
How It Works
Pandoc processes the ODD XML input, interpreting TEI documentation elements (desc, remarks, exemplum, specDesc) and structural definitions (elementSpec, classSpec, moduleSpec) to produce structured HTML5 output. Cross-references between element definitions become hyperlinks. Code examples are wrapped in pre/code elements with syntax highlighting hints. The output HTML includes a navigation structure derived from the ODD's module hierarchy and inline CSS for readable presentation without external dependencies.
Quality & Performance
The HTML output accurately represents the documentary and structural content of the ODD file. Prose descriptions render as formatted paragraphs, code examples appear in monospace blocks, and element specifications are organized in navigable sections. Internal cross-references between elements become clickable links, which is a significant advantage over static PDF output. The generated HTML is valid HTML5 and can be styled with custom CSS for integration into any website design.
Device Compatibility
| Device | ODD | HTML |
|---|---|---|
| Windows PC | Partial | Partial |
| macOS | Partial | Partial |
| iPhone/iPad | Partial | Partial |
| Android | Partial | Partial |
| Linux | Partial | Partial |
| Web Browser | No | No |
Tips for Best Results
- 1Add a custom CSS stylesheet to match the HTML documentation to your project website's visual design
- 2For large ODD files, add a sticky navigation sidebar to the HTML output for easier browsing of element definitions
- 3Host the HTML output alongside your TEI project's digital edition for unified access to content and encoding guidelines
- 4Use relative links in the ODD's refs to create a navigable documentation ecosystem when publishing multiple ODD files as HTML
- 5Regenerate the HTML documentation whenever the ODD changes to keep published guidelines synchronized with the active schema
Converting ODD to HTML produces the most accessible and navigable form of TEI schema documentation, ideal for web publishing, distributed team reference, and integration with digital humanities project infrastructure.