Voice search and voice-assisted indexing are changing the landscape of DITA documentation, making it more accessible and user-friendly. Some key points on this transformation include:

Voice Search Integration: DITA documentation is adapting to incorporate voice search capabilities, allowing users to search and access content by speaking their queries.

Voice-Enabled Indexing: Indexing processes are being modified to accommodate voice commands and voice-assisted indexing. This requires adapting index entries for voice interactions.

Transcripts and Audio Indexing: In cases where documentation includes audio or voice content, transcripts are indexed to enable text-based search and navigation.

User-Friendly Voice Assistance: Emphasis on providing a user-friendly experience for those who prefer voice interaction, including voice prompts and natural language understanding.

Example:

In a forward-looking DITA documentation project, you’ve integrated voice search to enable users to search for content using voice commands. Indexing entries are modified to be voice-friendly, ensuring that users can access content easily through spoken interactions. For audio content, transcripts are indexed, making it searchable. The project prioritizes a user-friendly voice assistance experience, with voice prompts and natural language understanding.

<!– Example of voice-assisted DITA indexing –>

<index>
  <title>Voice-Enhanced Documentation Index</title>
  <indexterm>
    <primary>Voice Search Integration</primary>
  </indexterm>
  <indexterm>
    <primary>Voice-Enabled Indexing</primary>
  </indexterm>
  <indexterm>
    <primary>Transcripts and Audio Indexing</primary>
  </indexterm>
  <indexterm>
    <primary>User-Friendly Voice Assistance</primary>
  </indexterm>
</index>

This example showcases the adaptation of DITA documentation for voice search and voice-assisted indexing.