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title: How to get started
slug: how-to-get-started
createdAt: 2022-09-23T10:43:55.000Z
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Exploring a new product doesn't have to be overwhelming nor time-consuming. Here is what you need to know to get started with Archbee. 

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First and foremost, you need an account. You'll most likely get invited by your organization or you can [create an account](https://app.archbee.com/signup).

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/nnXudRKm4KkQ_ECeAi3d2/mc_9aFJo-brflB0P6GK5x_slack.png)

Then, you need to get familiarized with only 2 primary areas that you will interact with when using the product:

1. The [Sidebar navigation panel](docId:87kb7ZYUvmSPRDSPdeDht) on the left side
2. The [Document area](docId:87kb7ZYUvmSPRDSPdeDht) in the center (along with TOC on the far right)
3. The [Content panel](docId:87kb7ZYUvmSPRDSPdeDht) on the right side

Let's go through each one.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/K_JWZranXy1tD6qvlG2v6-1-2CkmaD7Oax1U0HMv1ic-20250911-122414.png "Archbee UI")

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## Sidebar navigation panel

The left sidebar navigation panel is where you organize your content. This is where you will create **[Spaces](docId\:Jca4UYWtQABzrO2FE8JQo) (1)** and **Documents (2)**, access the [Organizaton menu](docId:87kb7ZYUvmSPRDSPdeDht) **(12)**, define **Reusables** **(18)**, manage **Archives (17), **captured flows and converted markdown with **[Chrome extension](docId\:YKDsec4c3ZXV9QCiZdJb3) (15)**,  dynamic and AI **Search** **(5)**, view **[Notification Center](docId\:Qozo8uzrZyhvTuw0u_qBl) (13)**, create a new **[Space group](docId\:SjQje5Xkz2vHd0TBxrLek) (14)**, and to collapse **Sidebar (19)** to focus on your content.

Here are some actions you can take to get started:

- **Create a new Space **- click the `+` button to add a new Space, and give it a name.
- [Create](docId\:xDgc3ejPKqpq2QkMpJeKf)** or **[Import documents](docId\:N8dElAXFMzlOXmoeNUCvy) - you can create multiple documents or import content to a Space.
- [Drag and drop to organize](docId:_vEsPbFYh9OondfaWwxSt)  - as you build your product knowledge hub, move Spaces or Documents to the desired position.
- Convert a document to a [Category](docId\:enEE9HmAjElnOID-UUTC0) or a [Link](docId\:o2NrQb8XPctGJuXNerlX2) 

### Organization menu

The Organization menu is a centralized hub for accessing settings and managing your organization. Here, you can import content, invite new members, and more. Below is a list of available options:

- **User preferences** menu for managing your account and adjusting [notification preferrences](docId\:Qozo8uzrZyhvTuw0u_qBl);
- **[Import content](docId\:N8dElAXFMzlOXmoeNUCvy)** into your current workspace;
- **Switch organizations** if you belong to multiple entities;
- **Invite members** to join your organization;
- Access **Organization Logs**;
- [Organization Settings](docId\:wLcMHnG9-OrdeUcLLjh4v) for member management and configuration;
- [Subscritption & Billing](docId\:nFbMEnFfovVgf20aSK9BY) management for overseeing your subscription;
- **Theme switcher**;
- **Knowledge graph**;

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## Document area

Here, you'll find the main tools for managing your content.

You can swiftly [Add blocks](docId\:yaGjkT2oqUlZ5tIvD2qgH) **(3) **by typing **`/`** to open the menu. To see how your work will look before publishing, use the **Preview/Edit (6)** button. For a quick boost in content creation, the integrated **[AI Write ](docId\:ifTdtFUTGb0CoEM1qmr4F)(7)** provides tools to help you write and refine your work efficiently.

At the top of the document area, you have a context menu for the **Document options (8)**. Just click on the 3 dots `⫶` open the entire list of available options like:

- **Document info**
  View details about the document, including author, creation date, and last modified.
- **Ping team member**
  Notify a team member about the document.
- **Share**
  Invite others to view or collaborate on the document.
- [Subscribe to changes](docId\:RNdydtWSKHu0rnp6zCHEm) 
  Receive notifications when the document is updated.
- [Document Revision History](docId\:rqJhOqrABEtuMiY3D40ct) 
  View a timeline of changes made to the document.
- [SEO Meta Controls](docId\:c__QTF_bQBRvj0AsLG-kB) 
  Customize metadata for search engine optimization.
- **Copy Markdown to clipboard**
  Copy the document's Markdown code to the clipboard.
- [Export to Markdown file ](docId\:ehatrjRJrvqtqjUYBbb-C) 
  Save the document as a Markdown file.
- [Export to PDF file](docId\:ehatrjRJrvqtqjUYBbb-C) 
  Save the document as a PDF file.
- **Spellcheck**
  Enable spell checking to help identify and correct errors in the document. We also allow [Grammarly](https://www.archbee.com/blog/grammarly-integration) to get on top of our editor and suggest corrections and improvements.
- **Full width editor**
  Expand the writing area of the editor to use the full width of the screen.
- **[Find & Replace](docId\:FMnLmnhlN-FnFmoFxHzY1)**
  Search for a particular word and replace it.

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## Content panel

The content panel is a eseitiam area for document management and collaboration, featuring three tabs: 

- the **Contents** tab includes the Table of Contents and [Document Tags](docId\:pknAjHDAqM02Dnk46Ojok); 
- the **[Comments](docId:0n7fpz2V9ngUd7itU3zjj)** tab allows users to collaborate and provide feedback; 
- and the **Code** tab offers a two-column layout (if its enabled in Apperange) to show [Code drawers](docId:-MjoM7B2PnGl1yn0JbcHv), ideal for API documentation. 

This structure enhances writing documentation workflow and experience.

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**Ready to explore the full potential of Archbee?** Dive deeper into our features and learn how to create stunning documentation:

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