--- title: "Create article" slug: "create-article" description: "Create articles in Document360 from blank or templates, ensuring consistency and flexibility for your knowledge base. Streamline your content creation today!" updated: 2026-06-02T13:21:14Z published: 2026-06-02T13:21:14Z --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.document360.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Create article Articles are the foundation of your knowledge base. Every article in Document360 starts one of two ways: Create from blank Start with a clean slate and full control over structure. Best for announcements, release notes, and one-off guides. [Learn more →](https://docs.document360.com/docs/create-article#create-from-blank) Create from template Use a pre-built structure to skip formatting decisions and keep content consistent. Best for how-tos, troubleshooting guides, and API references. [Learn more →](https://docs.document360.com/docs/create-article#create-from-template) --- ## Create from blank Creating an article from blank opens a new, empty article in the Advanced WYSIWYG editor. This is the most common way to create an article and gives you full flexibility over content and structure. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/6a41a4ec-dfe1-4f2d-9818-4fc3e2c85382/Images/Documentation/create%20article%201.png) 1. Navigate to **Documentation** in the left navigation bar. 2. Click the **Create** dropdown in the top navigation bar and select **Article** > **Blank**. 3. In the dialog, enter an article **Title**. 4. In the **Category** dropdown, choose the category where the article should be placed. 5. Expand the **Advanced** section and select your preferred editor type: **Advanced WYSIWYG editor** or **Markdown**. 6. Click **Create** to add the article. You can also create an article using the **Flywheel** (**+**) icon by hovering below any article in the category pane, or from the **(**)** menu next to a category. If you're inside a **Folder/Index** type category, click **Create article** on the right side of the category page. Alternatively, go to the **Overview page** and click **Create article** in the **Document** section. NOTE While creating an article, you can click **+ Create category** in the Category dropdown to add a new category on the spot. The default editor type is determined by your project's general settings. You can switch between Advanced WYSIWYG and Markdown at the time of article creation. --- ## Create from template In Document360, you can create, save, and reuse any article as a template for future articles. When you create a new article using a template, it automatically imports all predefined properties and formatting — saving you time and ensuring consistency across your knowledge base. NOTE The article's name and slug will automatically populate using the template's title. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/6a41a4ec-dfe1-4f2d-9818-4fc3e2c85382/Images/Documentation/from%20template%20flyehweel.png) 1. Navigate to **Documentation** in the left navigation bar. 2. Click the **Create** dropdown in the top navigation bar and select **Article** > **From template**. The template dialog will appear. 3. Choose a template from the list. You can preview the template content in the right-side pane. 4. Enter the article name in the **Title** field and choose the appropriate category in the **Location** field. 5. Click **Use this template**. You can also access **From template** using the **Flywheel** (**+**) icon or the **(**)** menu next to a category in the pane. If you're already inside an empty article in the Advanced WYSIWYG editor, the **Pick a template** option will appear directly on the canvas — click it to open the template dialog. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/6a41a4ec-dfe1-4f2d-9818-4fc3e2c85382/Images/Documentation/use%20this%20template.png) NOTE To add, edit, or manage existing templates, click **Manage templates** at the top of the template list in the **Article from template** dialog. For more information, refer to [Create template](https://docs.document360.com/docs/create-template). --- ## Best practices - **Set the Advanced WYSIWYG editor as your project default** in general settings so it is always pre-selected when creating new articles. - **Name your article clearly before creating it** — the title automatically generates the URL slug, and changing the slug after publishing can break existing links. - **Use templates for recurring article types** to maintain structure and reduce formatting effort across your team. - **Place the article in the correct category during creation** — moving articles after publishing requires additional steps and can affect internal links. - **Use the Flywheel icon** for the fastest way to create an article directly within a specific part of the category tree. --- ## FAQ **Can I change the editor type after the article is created?** You can switch between Markdown and Advanced WYSIWYG before creating the article. Once the article is created in the Advanced WYSIWYG editor, it cannot be converted to Markdown, and vice versa. **Does Document360 auto-save articles?** Yes. Document360 automatically saves your content every 5 seconds. You can also save manually using `Ctrl + S` on Windows or `Cmd + S` on Mac. **What is the character limit for article titles?** Article titles are limited to 150 characters including spaces. The following special characters are not allowed: `$`, `%`, `*`, `{`, `}`, `"`, `<`, `>`.