Editing documents
Document Authoring builds upon the knowledge you likely already have from using other word processors like Microsoft Word or Google Docs. This should give you a head start in being able to make content.
There are a few concepts that can help you get the most out of Document Authoring.
- The edit menu is contextual. Example: Clicking into a table will expose the edit table button in the edit menu.
- Palettes stay open. Menus do not. Similar to Adobe Creative Cloud, larger palettes that may need to be used while working in the document will stay open. Library plugins can opt to close the library palette if the interaction should be a one-time event (like selecting a tag). Menus like the expanded text menu will close after click.
- There can be subtle differences from other editors. Much like comparing Google Docs to Microsoft Word, Document Authoring does have subtle differences from existing authoring tools. We continue to refine these behaviors and try to take the best ideas where possible.
Basics
Below you will find details about the areas of the editing interface.
Blocks & tables
Blocks help add context to the content you are trying to create. Blocks are represented as tables in your document. They have a title row with the name of the block you wish to use.
The block button is contextually aware. Clicking into a table will change the add block button to an edit table button.
Text
Working with text should feel natural in Document Authoring.
Tutorials
Prefer learning by video? We've got a few below.