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How to navigate the new Docs page and create a document

The Docs view is Mana’s new all-in-one space for creating new documents and document searching.

Sithmi Rajapaksa avatar
Written by Sithmi Rajapaksa
Updated over 2 weeks ago

This article walks you through how to create documents, use Coach Sue, apply magic edits, and manage your documentation with ease.

Choose how you would like to write when you first create a document:

Note: You can then change the type for each document by selecting through these options from the top right corner drop down menu.

Begin creating a document:

Step-by-Step to create a document:

1. Access the Docs

  • Go to the Docs tab from the left-hand menu.

  • Choose the type of document you want to create (e.g. Learning Story, Observation, Plan).

2. Start a New Document

  • Select the document type you want.

  • Select if you want the mode you'd like to write in by using the button on the top right.

  • Choose a child or group

    • If the child hasn’t been created yet, you can create them on the spot.

  • Enter your content:

    • Upload photos or videos

    • Record your voice

    • Type directly in the text box

    • Write with Sue

3. Write with Support from Coach Sue

  • As you start typing, if the input isn't complete, Coach Sue will open a conversation to guide you.

  • Answer her questions (and ask her questions) to build out your document.

  • Once your input reaches 100% completion, the Generate button will unlock.

  • Click Generate to create a high-quality document.

Please note: The length and extent of the coaching session will depend on the "Coaching Quality Threshold" set in Team Settings. Please see the following article for more information:

4. Edit & Save in Edit Mode

While in Edit Mode you can now make this document your own by:

  • Reviewing the full document

  • Adding or changing text

  • Uploading media (images, videos, PDFs)

  • Using formatting and layout tools

  • Using the magic actions:

    • Magic Edit bar to make instant text changes (e.g., rewrite, remove subheadings, change tone).

    • Translate your document into any available language.

    • Fix Grammar & Spelling to adjust this for any new text added.

5. View and follow-up in Viewing Mode

Once you select "Save", you will jump into Viewing Mode.

  • Copy the full document (to copy sections select "Edit" and do this in Edit Mode)

  • Export & Print

  • Use the panel on the right:

    • Info section:

      • View original input

      • Regenerate an alternative version of the document generated

      • Change the date observed

      • Delete the document (*this action cannot be undone*)

    • Chat with Sue section:

      • Review your conversation with Coach Sue

      • Continue conversation for coaching purposes (*she cannot edit your document*)

    • Follow-up section:

      • Review/change the location of the document (Journey/Spontaneous Moments)

      • Choose the next step for the child's Journey (*suggestions are based on the existing journey and current document but you can also choose your own*).

Tip: Use the History (clock icon) to restore previous versions at any time.

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