Codex is a new type of editor that enables anyone to author XML-based DITA content easily and affordably. Codex combines the simplicity of a rich text editor with the power of the DITA file format. Subject-matter experts and non-technical authors can use Codex to create and edit basic DITA topics and maps that can then be used directly in sophisticated XML publishing processes, eliminating the need for copying and pasting or file conversions.