> ## 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.

# Live collaboration

> Enable team-wide productivity with real-time collaboration tools.

Enable team-wide productivity with real-time collaboration tools built right into the editor.

## Real-time collaboration features

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Simultaneous editing" icon="users-line">
    Multiple team members can edit an article at once, increasing productivity and reducing bottlenecks.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Live visibility" icon="eye">
    Instantly view changes as they're being made, ensuring everyone stays in sync.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Inline commenting" icon="comment-dots">
    Provide contextual feedback without needing separate tools, keeping discussions focused.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Frictionless iteration" icon="arrows-rotate">
    Collaborate efficiently and keep momentum up with minimal back-and-forth.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## How collaboration works

<Steps>
  <Step title="Invite collaborators">
    Invite team members to collaborate on the article by clicking the "Share" button in the article editor.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Edit simultaneously">
    Multiple team members can make changes to the document at the same time. Each person's cursor is color-coded and labeled with their name.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add comments">
    Highlight text and click the comment icon to add inline comments. Tag team members with @ mentions to notify them.
  </Step>

  <Step title="View real-time changes">
    See edits and updates as they happen with visual indicators showing who made which changes.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Resolve comments">
    Mark comments as resolved once the feedback has been addressed. Resolved comments can be filtered or hidden.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Collaboration best practices

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Communication" icon="comments">
    <ul className="ml-6 space-y-2">
      <li>Use @ mentions to draw attention to specific team members.</li>
      <li>Be specific in your comments about what needs to be changed.</li>
      <li>Provide context for why changes are needed.</li>
    </ul>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Workflow" icon="diagram-project">
    <ul className="ml-6 space-y-2">
      <li>Establish clear roles before starting collaboration (e.g., who is the final approver).</li>
      <li>Set expectations for response times to comments.</li>
      <li>Use the version history to compare changes over time.</li>
    </ul>
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Conflict resolution" icon="handshake">
    <ul className="ml-6 space-y-2">
      <li>If multiple people are editing the same section, communicate in real-time.</li>
      <li>Use comments to discuss conflicting approaches rather than repeatedly changing the same content.</li>
      <li>Consider using the article's internal thread for longer discussions.</li>
    </ul>
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Permissions and access control

<p>Collaboration permissions are based on team member roles and can be customized for each article:</p>

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card>
    <div className="flex items-center">
      <div className="bg-blue-100 dark:bg-blue-900 p-1.5 rounded mr-2">
        <svg className="h-4 w-4 text-blue-500 dark:text-blue-400" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
          <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth={2} d="M16 7a4 4 0 11-8 0 4 4 0 018 0zM12 14a7 7 0 00-7 7h14a7 7 0 00-7-7z" />
        </svg>
      </div>

      <h3 className="font-medium">Viewers</h3>
    </div>

    <p className="mt-2 text-sm">Can read articles but cannot make edits or add comments.</p>
  </Card>

  <Card>
    <div className="flex items-center">
      <div className="bg-green-100 dark:bg-green-900 p-1.5 rounded mr-2">
        <svg className="h-4 w-4 text-green-500 dark:text-green-400" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
          <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth={2} d="M7 8h10M7 12h4m1 8l-4-4H5a2 2 0 01-2-2V6a2 2 0 012-2h14a2 2 0 012 2v8a2 2 0 01-2 2h-3l-4 4z" />
        </svg>
      </div>

      <h3 className="font-medium">Commenters</h3>
    </div>

    <p className="mt-2 text-sm">Can read articles and add comments, but cannot make direct edits.</p>
  </Card>

  <Card>
    <div className="flex items-center">
      <div className="bg-purple-100 dark:bg-purple-900 p-1.5 rounded mr-2">
        <svg className="h-4 w-4 text-purple-500 dark:text-purple-400" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
          <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth={2} d="M11 5H6a2 2 0 00-2 2v11a2 2 0 002 2h11a2 2 0 002-2v-5m-1.414-9.414a2 2 0 112.828 2.828L11.828 15H9v-2.828l8.586-8.586z" />
        </svg>
      </div>

      <h3 className="font-medium">Editors</h3>
    </div>

    <p className="mt-2 text-sm">Can read, comment on, and edit articles.</p>
  </Card>

  <Card>
    <div className="flex items-center">
      <div className="bg-red-100 dark:bg-red-900 p-1.5 rounded mr-2">
        <svg className="h-4 w-4 text-red-500 dark:text-red-400" fill="none" viewBox="0 0 24 24" stroke="currentColor">
          <path strokeLinecap="round" strokeLinejoin="round" strokeWidth={2} d="M9 12l2 2 4-4m5.618-4.016A11.955 11.955 0 0112 2.944a11.955 11.955 0 01-8.618 3.04A12.02 12.02 0 003 9c0 5.591 3.824 10.29 9 11.622 5.176-1.332 9-6.03 9-11.622 0-1.042-.133-2.052-.382-3.016z" />
        </svg>
      </div>

      <h3 className="font-medium">Admins</h3>
    </div>

    <p className="mt-2 text-sm">Can read, comment, edit, and manage permissions for articles.</p>
  </Card>
</CardGroup>