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Once your document is generated, BuildBetter provides powerful tools for editing, refining, and sharing your content with others.

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Document Editor

The document editor provides a familiar, intuitive interface for working with your content:

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Rich Text Formatting

Text Styling

  • Bold for emphasis
  • Italic for subtle highlights
  • Strikethrough for revisions
  • Links for references

Structure

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    Heading 1

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    Heading 2

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    Heading 3

  • Tables for data organization

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Editing Features

  • Auto-save: Changes save automatically every second
  • Inline title editing: Click the title to modify directly
  • Markdown support: Full markdown syntax available
  • Real-time updates: See changes instantly
Use keyboard shortcuts for faster editing:
  • Cmd/Ctrl + B for bold
  • Cmd/Ctrl + I for italic
  • Cmd/Ctrl + Z to undo

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AI-Powered Verification

BuildBetter’s unique citation verification helps ensure accuracy:

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How It Works

  1. Select any text in your document
  2. Click “Verify with Citations”
  3. AI searches your workspace for supporting evidence
  4. View matched signals with direct links to sources
Citation verification creates a dataset of relevant signals, helping you validate claims and add supporting evidence to your documents.

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Document Sidebar

The collapsible right sidebar provides additional context and tools:

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Available Tabs

  • Chat
  • Data Sources
  • History
Ask questions about the document content:
  • “Summarize the key decisions”
  • “What action items were identified?”
  • “Extract all mentioned dates”
  • Get AI assistance for edits

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Sharing Options

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Permission Levels

Control who can access your documents:
  • Only you can view and edit
  • No workspace visibility
  • Complete privacy control
  • All team members can access
  • Appears in workspace document list
  • Collaborative editing enabled
  • Invite specific individuals
  • Control view vs edit permissions
  • Mix of internal and external users

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Public Sharing

Generate shareable links for external access:
  1. Click the Share button
  2. Enable Public Link
  3. Copy the generated URL
  4. Share with anyone outside your workspace
Public links include a unique API key for security. You can revoke access anytime by disabling the public link.

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Managing Permissions

Fine-tune document access:
  • Add users: Search and invite by email
  • Remove access: Revoke permissions instantly
  • Change visibility: Update between private/workspace/shared
  • View access list: See all users with permissions

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Export Integrations

Export your documents to other platforms seamlessly:

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Google Docs

1

Connect Google Account

Authorize BuildBetter to create documents in your Google Drive
2

Export Document

Click “Export to Google Docs” from the share menu
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Auto-Open

Document creates and opens automatically in a new tab

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Notion

1

Select Workspace

Choose your Notion workspace from connected integrations
2

Pick Parent Page

Search and select where to add the document
3

Export

Document appears in Notion with formatting preserved

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Confluence

1

Choose Space

Select from available Confluence spaces
2

Set Location

Pick parent page or create at root
3

Publish

Document publishes with proper formatting

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Other Export Options

  • Copy Link: Share the BuildBetter document URL
  • Copy Content: Export HTML to clipboard for pasting
  • Download: Save as markdown or PDF (coming soon)
Export integrations require setup in Settings → Integrations. Ensure you have proper permissions in the target platform.

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Collaboration Features

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Real-time Editing

  • Multiple users can view simultaneously
  • Edits appear for all viewers in real-time
  • No edit conflicts or version issues

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Document Chat

  • Discuss the document without leaving the page
  • Ask AI questions about specific sections
  • Collaborate on revisions and improvements

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Activity Tracking

  • See who viewed the document
  • Track edit history
  • Monitor engagement with public links

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Document Management

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Organization

  • Folders: Group related documents
  • Tags: Add labels for easy filtering
  • Search: Find documents by title or content
  • Sort: By date, title, or last modified

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Document Actions

Duplicate

Create a copy for variations or templates

Regenerate

Re-run AI generation with new instructions

Archive

Remove from active list without deleting

Delete

Permanently remove (with confirmation)

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Best Practices for Document Editing

Review AI output: Always review generated content for accuracy and completeness before sharing.
Add context: Include relevant background information the AI might have missed.
Verify citations: Use the verification feature for important claims or data points.
Structure clearly: Use headings and formatting to improve readability.
Set appropriate permissions: Consider who needs access before sharing widely.

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Tips for Effective Sharing

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Internal Sharing

  • Use workspace visibility for team-wide documents
  • Share specific documents with stakeholders via email
  • Create folders for project-specific documentation

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External Sharing

  • Generate public links for clients or partners
  • Export to their preferred platform (Google Docs, Notion)
  • Include view-only permissions for sensitive content

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Integration Workflows

  • Set up automatic exports for recurring reports
  • Use Zapier to trigger document creation
  • Connect with project management tools

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Keyboard Shortcuts

Speed up your editing workflow:
  • Cmd/Ctrl + S: Force save (though auto-save handles this)
  • Cmd/Ctrl + /: Toggle the sidebar
  • Cmd/Ctrl + K: Quick actions menu
  • Esc: Exit full-screen mode
The document editor combines the power of AI generation with flexible editing and sharing tools, enabling your team to create, refine, and distribute valuable documentation efficiently.