In Contribute when you add the content from one topic to another topic you have the option of embedding or inserting the content.
Embedded topics are simply topics that are placed inside other topic objects or "host topics". Examples include legal disclaimers, notes or warnings, and sets of steps that are commonly used together in procedures. Embedded topics can be any size, from a couple of characters to a full-length topic. When you update an embedded topic, you only need to edit the original - the text is updated everywhere the topic is used.
Right-click an embedded topic to display the following options in the shortcut menu: