Getting Started
Creating Your First Document
Let's walk through creating, editing, and sharing your first DocsHub document
Learning by Doing
This guide will take you through the entire document creation process, from blank page to shared document with rich content and live data.
Step 1: Create a New Document
Starting from the Dashboard
- 1
Click "New Document"
Find the button in the top-right corner or center of your dashboard
- 2
Choose Your Starting Point
Blank Document - Start freshTemplate - Use a pre-built structure - 3
Enter Document Title
Give your document a descriptive name (you can change it later)
Tip: You can also create documents directly in a folder by clicking the "+" button next to any folder name in the sidebar.
Step 2: Add Basic Content
Your First Paragraph
Start typing directly in the document. Try this:
Press Enter to create a new block
Add a Heading
Type ## Project Overview and press Enter
The ## will automatically convert to a heading. Use # for larger headings, ### for smaller ones.
Create a List
Type - First item and press Enter
Continue adding items. Press Tab to indent,Shift+Tab to outdent.
Step 3: Add Rich Content
Using the Slash Menu
Type / anywhere to see all available blocks:
/table
Insert a data table
/image
Add an image
/code
Code block with syntax highlighting
/callout
Highlighted information box
Try AI Assistance
Press Ctrl/⌘ + K to open the AI assistant
Ask it to help you write content, format your document, or generate ideas. For example: "Write an introduction for a project proposal"
Step 4: Format Your Text
Quick Formatting
Step 5: Save and Organize
Auto-Save is Always On
DocsHub automatically saves your work every 30 seconds. Look for the "Saved" indicator in the toolbar.
You can also manually save anytime with Ctrl/⌘ + S
Organizing Your Document
- •Move to Folder: Click the folder icon in the toolbar
- •Add Tags: Use the tag button to categorize
- •Star Important Docs: Click the star icon for quick access
Step 6: Share Your Document
Sharing Options
Share with Team
Click Share → Add team members by email → Set permissions (View/Edit)
Public Link
Generate a public link for anyone to view (no account required)
Export
Download as PDF, HTML, or Markdown for external sharing
Complete Example Document
- Increase customer engagement by 25%
- Complete system migration
Tips for Success
✏️ Writing Tips
- • Start with an outline using headings
- • Use lists for easy scanning
- • Add visuals to break up text
- • Keep paragraphs short and focused
⚡ Productivity Tips
- • Learn keyboard shortcuts early
- • Use templates for repeated content
- • Master the slash (/) command
- • Leverage AI for first drafts
🎯 Your Turn!
Now that you know the basics, create your own document. Start simple and gradually explore more features as you get comfortable with the editor.