Creating Your First Document

Creating Documents

Antinium offers multiple ways to create documents, each suited for different workflows.

Method 1: Blank Document

Start with a clean slate and build your document from scratch:

1. Navigate to your documents dashboard
2. Click the "Create" button
3. Select "New Document"
4. A blank document will open in the editor
5. Start typing to add content

Method 2: Upload Existing File

Import your existing documents to translate and localize them:

Supported Formats

• PDF - Preserves layout and formatting
• DOCX - Microsoft Word documents
• Markdown - Plain text with formatting

Upload Process

1. Click "Create" → "Upload Document"
2. Select your file from the file picker
3. Wait for processing (usually 5-30 seconds depending on file size)
4. Your document will appear in the editor with all formatting preserved

Method 3: AI Generation

Let AI create your document based on a prompt:

1. Click "Create" → "Generate with AI"
2. Enter a detailed prompt describing what you want
3. Optionally select a template or style
4. Click "Generate" and wait a few seconds
5. Review and edit the generated content

Editing Your Document

The Antinium editor works like familiar word processors:

Basic Editing

• Text formatting: Bold, italic, underline, strikethrough
• Headings: H1, H2, H3, and more
• Lists: Bulleted and numbered lists
• Links: Add hyperlinks to text
• Images: Upload and insert images

Advanced Features

• Tables: Create and format tables
• Code blocks: Add syntax-highlighted code
• Comments: Add comments for collaboration
• Version history: View and restore previous versions

Auto-Save

All changes are automatically saved as you work. You'll see a "Saved" indicator in the top right when your changes are synced. No need to manually save!

Next Steps

Now that you know how to create documents, learn about:

• Understanding workspaces
• Translating your documents
• Viewing multiple languages side-by-side