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

# Articles

> Create and manage knowledge base articles

Articles are the backbone of your help center — designed for clarity, structure, and easy collaboration.

## Creating and managing articles

Articles provide structured knowledge that your customers can access through your help center. They support rich formatting, collaboration features, and version control to ensure your content stays accurate and up-to-date.

## Advanced article features

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Rich text editor" icon="pen-to-square">
    Create professional content with tables, images, and formatting tools that ensure consistent presentation.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Multi-author collaboration" icon="users">
    Work together with your team by adding collaborators or assigning specific authors to articles.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Version control" icon="code-branch">
    Track changes, compare versions, and restore previous content when needed.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Inline comments" icon="comment">
    Leave feedback directly on specific sections of an article without changing the content.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Creating an article

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the collection">
    Navigate to the help center and select the collection where you want to create an article.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create new article">
    Click the "+" button to create a new article in the selected collection.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add content">
    Use the WYSIWYG editor to add and format your content. The editor supports:

    * Text formatting (bold, italic, headings)
    * Tables for structured data
    * Images and media
    * Dividers and other layout elements
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add metadata">
    Add tags to improve discoverability and categorization of your article.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save or publish">
    Save the article as a draft if you're still working on it, or publish it to make it immediately available.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Article states and workflow

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Draft mode" icon="file-lines">
    Save work-in-progress articles without making them public. Drafts are only visible to your team members.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Version history" icon="clock-rotate-left">
    Access a complete history of all changes made to an article. You can view, compare, and restore previous versions as needed.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Publishing options" icon="globe">
    Articles can be published individually or as part of a coordinated help center launch. You control exactly when your content becomes available to users.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Best practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Content structure" icon="layer-group">
    <ul className="ml-6 space-y-2">
      <li>Use clear, concise titles that describe the content.</li>
      <li>Break content into logical sections with appropriate headings.</li>
      <li>Include step-by-step instructions for processes.</li>
    </ul>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Visual elements" icon="image">
    <ul className="ml-6 space-y-2">
      <li>Add screenshots or videos for visual clarity.</li>
      <li>Use consistent formatting across all articles.</li>
      <li>Include diagrams for complex concepts.</li>
    </ul>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Discoverability" icon="magnifying-glass">
    <ul className="ml-6 space-y-2">
      <li>Add relevant tags to improve searchability.</li>
      <li>Link related articles to create a knowledge network.</li>
      <li>Use consistent terminology throughout your help center.</li>
    </ul>
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>