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title: How to get started
slug: archbee-docs/how-to-get-started
description: Learn how to get started with Archbee, a new product, with this comprehensive overview. Discover how to create an account or get invited to an organization, and explore the primary areas of Archbee - the sidebar navigation panel and the document area. Org
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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. 

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).

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:3dP5F0ep44i_ggJlPoGTO) on the left side
2. The [Document area](docId:3dP5F0ep44i_ggJlPoGTO) in the center (along with TOC on the far right)
3. The [Content panel](docId:3dP5F0ep44i_ggJlPoGTO) on the right side

Let's go through each one.

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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](#)** (1)** and **Documents (2)**, access the [Organizaton menu](docId:3dP5F0ep44i_ggJlPoGTO) **(12)**, define **Reusables** **(18)**, manage **Archives (17), **captured flows and converted markdown with [Chrome extension](#)** (15)**, analyze poral's [Insights](#)** (16), **dynamic and AI **Search** **(5)**, view [Notification Center](#)** (13)**, create a new [Space group](#)** (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](#)** or **[Import documents](#) - you can create multiple documents or import content to a Space.
- [Drag and drop to organize](#)  - as you build your product knowledge hub, move Spaces or Documents to the desired position.
- Convert a document to a [Category](#) or a [Link](#) 

### 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](#);
- [Import content](#) into your current workspace;
- **Switch organizations** if you belong to multiple entities;
- **Invite members** to join your organization;
- Access **Organization Logs**;
- [Organization Settings](#) for member management and configuration;
- [Subscritption & Billing](#) 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](#) **(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 ](#)**(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](#) 
  Receive notifications when the document is updated.
- [Document Revision History](#) 
  View a timeline of changes made to the document.
- [SEO Meta Controls](#) 
  Customize metadata for search engine optimization.
- **Copy Markdown to clipboard**
  Copy the document's Markdown code to the clipboard.
- [Export to Markdown file ](#) 
  Save the document as a Markdown file.
- [Export to PDF file](#) 
  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](#)
  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](#); 
- the [Comments](#) 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](#), 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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Learn [How to use the Editor](#)
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Manage your [Documents](#), [Spaces](#) or  [Custom Domain](#) 
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[Integrate](#) your favorite tools, like [GitHub](#) or [Slack](#), with Archbee.
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