Question 1

How do I create my first document?

Accepted Answer

After signing in, you'll be taken to the workspace. Click the "New Document" button in the sidebar or documents panel to create a new document. You can also use the keyboard shortcut to quickly create a document.

Question 2

What file formats can I import?

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SparkWriter supports importing Markdown (.md), HTML (.html), and plain text (.txt) files. Images embedded in HTML files will also be imported. Use the Import button in the editor toolbar to get started.

Question 3

How do I organize my documents?

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You can organize documents using color-coded labels. Click the Labels button in the editor toolbar or the labels dropdown on any document card. Create custom labels with names and colors to categorize your work.

Question 4

Is there a document limit?

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Free accounts can create up to 5 documents. Pro accounts have unlimited documents. You can check your usage in Settings > Account.

Question 5

Can I use SparkWriter offline?

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Currently, SparkWriter requires an internet connection to function, as it relies on real-time sync and cloud storage. Offline support is planned for a future update.

Question 6

What are Slash Commands?

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Type '/' anywhere in the editor to open the slash command menu. From there you can insert headings, lists, code blocks, images, tables, math equations, and more. It's the fastest way to format your content.

Question 7

How do I use the drag-and-drop feature?

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Hover over any block (paragraph, heading, list, etc.) to see a drag handle on the left. Click and drag the handle to move the block anywhere in your document.

Question 8

Can I write mathematical equations?

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Yes! Use the slash command '/math' or type '$$' to insert a LaTeX math block. SparkWriter renders equations using KaTeX for beautiful mathematical typography.

Question 9

How do I add code blocks?

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Use the slash command '/code' or type triple backticks (```) followed by the language name. SparkWriter supports syntax highlighting for 100+ programming languages.

Question 10

What keyboard shortcuts are available?

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SparkWriter supports standard shortcuts: Ctrl/Cmd+B (bold), Ctrl/Cmd+I (italic), Ctrl/Cmd+U (underline), Ctrl/Cmd+Z (undo), Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+Z (redo). You can also customize all shortcuts in Settings > Shortcuts.

Question 11

How does the Table of Contents work?

Accepted Answer

Click the list icon on the left side of the editor to open the Table of Contents panel. It automatically detects all headings in your document and lets you click to jump to any section. The active section is highlighted as you scroll.

Question 12

What is Preview mode?

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Toggle between Edit and Preview mode using the switch in the bottom-right status bar. Preview mode shows your document as read-only, letting you see the final result without accidentally editing content.

Question 13

Can I link directly to a heading in my document?

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Yes! Every heading automatically gets a URL-friendly anchor. You can share links like sparkwriter.ai/document/id#my-section to navigate directly to a specific section of your document.

Question 14

How does AI auto-completion work?

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When enabled, AI auto-completion suggests text as you type. Suggestions appear as grey text ahead of your cursor. Press Tab to accept a suggestion or keep typing to dismiss it. You can toggle this in the editor toolbar.

Question 15

What can the AI Chat Assistant do?

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The AI Chat Assistant can rewrite text, expand ideas, summarize content, translate between languages, fix grammar, change tone, and more. Click the AI button in the toolbar to open the chat panel.

Question 16

How do I review AI changes?

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When the AI modifies your document, changes appear as tracked changes with a visual diff. You can review each change and choose to accept or dismiss it. The changes counter in the toolbar shows pending changes.

Question 17

Are there limits on AI usage?

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Free accounts have limits that reset based on your plan's billing period (monthly by default): 50 auto-completions, 30 AI actions, and 10 AI chat messages. Pro accounts have significantly higher limits. You can check your remaining usage in the editor toolbar.

Question 18

Is my content used to train AI models?

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No. Your document content is processed in real-time to generate suggestions but is never stored or used for AI training. See our Privacy Policy for details.

Question 19

How do I search for documents?

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Use the search bar in the documents panel to search by title. You can also filter documents by status (active, archived) and by labels for more precise results.

Question 20

Can I archive documents instead of deleting them?

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Yes! You can archive documents from the document actions menu. Archived documents are hidden from your main view but can be restored at any time from the archived filter.

Question 21

How do I share a document?

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Document sharing is not available yet. Currently, all documents are private to their owner.

Question 22

What export formats are supported?

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You can export documents to PDF, DOCX (Word), LaTeX, ODT (OpenDocument), and Markdown. Click the Export button in the editor toolbar and select your preferred format.

Question 23

Are images included in exports?

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Yes, images are embedded in PDF and DOCX exports. For Markdown exports, images are referenced as URLs. LaTeX exports include image references that can be compiled with the document.

Question 24

Can I export multiple documents at once?

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Currently, exports are per-document. Bulk export functionality is on our roadmap.

Question 25

How do I change the theme?

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Go to Settings > Appearance. You can choose between Light, Dark, or System (auto-detect) theme. The theme change applies instantly across the entire application.

Question 26

How do I change the language?

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Go to Settings > Appearance and select your preferred language from the dropdown. SparkWriter supports 16+ languages including English, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Chinese, and more.

Question 27

How do I export my personal data?

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Go to Settings > Account and click 'Export Data'. This will generate a CSV file containing all your personal data in compliance with GDPR requirements.

Question 28

How do I delete my account?

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Go to Settings > Account and click 'Delete Account'. This will permanently delete your account and all associated data including documents, labels, and preferences. This action cannot be undone.

Question 29

How do I upgrade to Pro?

Accepted Answer

Go to Settings > Billing or click the Upgrade button in the editor. The Pro plan includes higher usage limits for AI features, more documents, and priority support. Both monthly and yearly billing options are available.

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