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3 Beginning a Texinfo File
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Certain pieces of information must be provided at the beginning of a
Texinfo file, such as the name for the output file(s), the title of the
document, and the Top node.  A table of contents is also generally
produced here.

  This chapter expands on the minimal complete Texinfo source file
previously given (Note: Six Parts).  It describes the numerous
commands for handling the traditional frontmatter items in Texinfo.

  Straight text outside of any command before the Top node should be
avoided.  Such text is treated differently in the different output
formats: at the time of writing, it is visible in TeX and HTML, by
default not shown in Info readers, and so on.

Sample Beginning

A sample beginning for a Texinfo file.

Texinfo File Header

The first lines.

Document Permissions

Ensuring your manual is free.

Titlepage & Copyright Page

Creating the title and copyright pages.

Contents

How to create a table of contents.

The Top Node

Creating the 'Top' node and master menu.

Global Document Commands

Affecting formatting throughout.