What is the Definition of Structured Content? Structured content is content that is modular, consistent, and reusable. The foundation of structured content is the idea of the “component.” A component is a unit of information that can stand alone or be combined with other components to create a document or other output. A component can include any type of content, such as prose, tables, or figures. Structured content is designed to be machine-readable so that we can automate tasks such as: Create working documents from templates in bulk Assemble content into the correct order and hierarchy Reuse content within and