Docs are designed to provide a space where you can efficiently create learning documentation in just a few minutes. This article walks you through how to create documents, use Coach Sue, apply magic edits, and manage your documentation with ease.
Watch the below video on creating a learning story from Docs in Mana:
Step-by-step guide on creating documents in Mana
Access the Docs tab
Go to the Docs tab on your left-hand menu/navigation panel
Choose the type of document you want to create (e.g. Learning Story, Daily Diary)
Select your writing mode
Choose how you would like to write when you create a document
You can adjust this writing mode for any document you develop in Mana
Click the writing mode in the top right hand corner to switch between writing modes the type for each document
Start writing
After you have selected the document type you want, choose a child:
If the child hasn’t been created yet, you can create them on the spot
Begin entering your content to develop your document. You can:
Upload photos or videos
Record your voice
Type directly in the text box
Access support from Coach Sue
As you start typing, if the input isn't complete, Coach Sue will open a conversation to guide you
Do your best to answer Coach Sue's prompts related to observation, assessment and extension
Once the quality of your input reaches the required level, the Generate button will unlock
Click Generate to create a high-quality document
Review and Edit
Use the panel on the right to see:
Your original text
Observed, created, and last modified dates
The journey the document belongs to (create or move if needed)
Click Edit to:
Add or change text
Upload media (images, videos, PDFs)
Use formatting and layout tools
Use smart document tools to finalise your document
Use the Magic Edit bar to make instant text changes (e.g., rewrite, remove subheadings)
This shows up as "What should I change?" in the centre of your document screen
Translate your document into any available language with Translate
Use Fix Grammar & Spelling if you wrote the document without AI
Click History to restore previous versions at any time
Add a Follow-Up
Click Follow-Up to choose a next step (such as an experience plan, observation)
This opens the document in Guided View, directly linked to the child's journey
View document history & filter
Click View History to browse documents by date
Use the Filter icon to search by child or group, helping you find relevant documents fast