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Document Editor

Create and edit documents directly in Gover using the built-in editor.

Creating a Document​

  1. Navigate to Documents
  2. Click Add Document
  3. Select Create New
  4. Enter document details
  5. Start writing in the editor

Editor Features​

Rich Text Formatting​

FeatureShortcut
BoldCtrl/Cmd + B
ItalicCtrl/Cmd + I
UnderlineCtrl/Cmd + U
HeadingCtrl/Cmd + 1-6
LinkCtrl/Cmd + K

Content Elements​

  • Headings — H1 through H6
  • Paragraphs — Regular text
  • Lists — Bulleted and numbered
  • Tables — Data tables
  • Images — Embedded images
  • Links — Internal and external

Tables​

Create tables for structured content:

  1. Click the table icon
  2. Select rows and columns
  3. Fill in content
  4. Resize columns as needed

Images​

Add images to documents:

  1. Click the image icon
  2. Upload an image or paste URL
  3. Resize and position
  4. Add alt text

Document Templates​

Use templates for common document types:

  1. Click Add Document → From Template
  2. Select a template
  3. Customize content
  4. Save

Available Templates​

  • Policy Template
  • Procedure Template
  • Report Template
  • Meeting Minutes

Collaboration​

Comments​

Add comments to discuss content:

  1. Select text
  2. Click comment icon
  3. Add your comment
  4. Resolve when addressed

History​

View document history:

  • See all changes
  • Compare versions
  • Restore previous versions

Saving and Publishing​

Draft​

Documents start as drafts:

  • Only visible to editors
  • Can be edited freely

Published​

Publish when ready:

  1. Click Publish
  2. Document becomes official
  3. Changes create new versions

Exporting​

Export documents in various formats:

  • PDF
  • Word (DOCX)
  • Markdown

Best Practices​

  1. Use templates — Start with a consistent structure
  2. Add headings — Organize content clearly
  3. Include tables — Present data effectively
  4. Review before publishing — Check for errors
  5. Version appropriately — Track significant changes

Next Steps​