> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.snackprompt.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.snackprompt.com/how-to/document.md).

# Create a document

A document is a structured record of information. While in the past it was just a static file (like a PDF or a Word doc), today it is a unit of knowledge that can contain text, data, media, and even live automations.

### Types of Modern Documents:

* Collaborative Documents (Cloud): Tools like Google Docs or Microsoft 365, where multiple people edit in real-time.
* Structured Documents (Wikis/Knowledge Bases): Tools like Notion or Obsidian, where documents are non-linear and include databases, filters, and inter-connected links.
* Technical Documentation: Crucial in programming, these explain how a system or code works (e.g., Markdown files on GitHub).

### How do I edit a Document?

The page and editing mode are exactly the same as the prompt; if you haven't checked it yet, please go back a few steps.

{% hint style="info" %}
Use Markdown to create your documents. It is a lightweight format accepted by almost every platform, and it keeps formatting perfectly when copied and pasted into prompts or automation systems.
{% endhint %}

Now that you know about document, we can move on to table.