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title: Starting a Document from External Sources
slug: test-archbee/starting-a-document-from-external-sources
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createdAt: 2025-02-20T14:25:55.000Z
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![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/bNBm7nPJgXjbjLyfbHNh2/QhFBSH5pLHdBF6KViQy_L_image.png "Smart Document Creation: Templates, AI, and Syncing from External Apps")

Whether you want to start with a predefined template, link your  content from Google Docs or Confluence, or leverage AI for assistance, this feature gives you full flexibility to get started in seconds.

**When creating a new document, you can:**

- Start with a template for structured content ✅
- Sync from Google Docs or Confluence to import existing documents ✅
- Write with AI for quick content generation ✅

# Start with a Template

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/bNBm7nPJgXjbjLyfbHNh2/z32ZpA5nc0FIa3H9eL9Sk_image.png)

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Start a new document and press 'Start with a template' option
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- Choose from a variety of *pre-designed templates *tailored to different documentation needs.
- Templates ensure *consistent formatting and structure*, saving you time and effort.
- You can *edit the document freely* after selecting a template.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/bNBm7nPJgXjbjLyfbHNh2/raAMDny8alflsjL4ciz3q_image.png)

# Sync Content from External Apps

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/bNBm7nPJgXjbjLyfbHNh2/cKHoDXrk2M7IeSO395mK1_image.png)

## Google docs integration:

- Directly *import documents from Google Docs* into our editor.
- A file selection interface lets you *choose the document* you wish to import.
- Once imported, the document syncs with a Google doc. Any changes will be updated in Archbee

### Steps for integration

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Click on the Google Docs icon
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You'll be redirected to our Integrations page -> Click on "Connect with Google Docs"
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Connect with your Google docs account and Allow Archbee access
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Once integrated, go back to your Archbee page and select a file from your Google Docs list
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## Confluence Integration

- Easily *link Confluence documents* to your workspace.
- Simply *paste the Confluence document URL* into the provided input field.
- Your linked content will be *imported automatically*, allowing you to continue editing in our documentation editor.

### Steps for integration

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Click on the Confluence integration icon
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You'll be redirected to our Integrations page -> Click on "Confluence" tab
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Add your Confluence username and the API key created here:[https://id.atlassian.com/manage-profile/security/api-tokens ](https://id.atlassian.com/manage-profile/security/api-tokens)and save it

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/bNBm7nPJgXjbjLyfbHNh2/NT6IoLYm9gyHrR-lMOBky_image.png)
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Once integrated, go back to your Archbee page and paste your Document from Confluence:

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/bNBm7nPJgXjbjLyfbHNh2/2xnjSFcsklgteQlAmhYIA_image.png)
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# Write with AI

- Our AI-powered assistant helps you generate structured content from scratch.
- You maintain full control over the AI-generated content and can edit it as needed.

![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/bNBm7nPJgXjbjLyfbHNh2/EV2FwvZhtEMueZzpX782P_image.png)