> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.docusnap.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Creating a Document

> Required fields, the decision for a controlled document, and the export settings in the create dialog.

*Document* in the tab bar of the *Docs* area opens the *Create Document*
dialog. It also decides whether the document gets an approval process.

## Required fields

| Field | Required |
| - | - |
| *Title* | yes |
| *Type* | only for a controlled document |

<Note>
  *Create* stays disabled while a required field is missing.
</Note>

## Turning on Controlled Document

The *Controlled Document* switch carries the description "Manage approvals and
reviews". Turn it on, and *Type* becomes required; the document also gets an
approval process, a history and a review cycle, see
[Documentation Fundamentals](/docs/en/documents/overview#document-vs-controlled-document).

Create the document from the *Controlled Documents* list, and the switch is
already on — in every other list it starts off. You can turn it off either
way.

<Note>
  Controlled documents are included from Business on. In the Pro edition, a
  hint with the *Change Edition* button takes the place of the switch, and the
  dialog creates only uncontrolled documents.
</Note>

<Warning>
  This decision cannot be reversed after creation. Neither the *Properties* tab
  nor anywhere else offers a way to turn document control on or off afterwards.
</Warning>

## Choosing a type

With *Controlled Document* on, you choose a *Type*: *Policy*, *Process*,
*Work Instruction*, *Plan*, *Manual*, *Form* or *Other*.

<Note>
  The value *Plan* only classifies the document. The network plans (Topology,
  IP Networks, IP Segments) are managed separately under
  [Understanding Maps](/docs/en/documents/plans).
</Note>

## Language & Format

Three defaults for the document to come:

| Field | Default |
| - | - |
| *Document Language* | German |
| *Regional Format* | de-DE |
| *Time Zone* | Europe/Berlin |

<Note>
  These settings apply to the document, not to your account — your personal
  settings under [Appearance & Language](/docs/en/settings/appearance) stay
  untouched.
</Note>

## Export Settings

The *Export Settings* sit in the dialog's second column, which starts
collapsed:

| Section | What it sets | Default |
| - | - | - |
| *Cover Page* | switch, plus *Cover Title* and *Title Font Size* | on, font size 24 |
| *Table of Contents* | switch | on |
| *Logo* | image and *Logo Position* | left |
| *Header* and *Footer* | one switch each | both on |
| *Section Start* | *New Page* or *Continuous* | *New Page* |

<Note>
  If *Cover Title* is left blank, the document's title takes its place.
</Note>

Export settings can be reopened and changed later through the gear icon in the
[*Content*](/docs/en/documents/content) tab — unlike document control, they are not
a one-time decision. For an archived document they are read-only there until
the document is restored.

## On create

*Create* creates the document and then, in a second step, a first chapter
*Introduction*. If only that second step fails, the document still opens,
with a hint to create the first chapter manually in the table of contents. If
creating the document itself fails, the dialog stays open and shows the error.

## On cancel

*Cancel* and closing the dialog reset every field, including the export
settings. A second attempt starts from the defaults.

## Related

Writing and exporting chapters: [Adding Content](/docs/en/documents/content).
Submitting a controlled document for approval:
[Document Control](/docs/en/documents/document-control).


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