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Creating Content

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The “Content” link in the top navigation of Typemill takes you directly to the content editor, where you can start writing and publishing your website right away. Typemill’s interface is intentionally minimal and intuitive — most users can begin publishing immediately without any training. The following sections explain the main parts of the editor.

Screenshot of the content editor of Typemill

The left sidebar displays a hierarchical navigation where you can browse, organize, and create your pages. You have the following options:

  • Create new folders or pages using the input fields at each level. Use folders to structure and nest your content; use pages for actual articles or chapters.
  • Reorder and move items using drag & drop within the navigation.
  • Color indicators show the status of each page: green (published), orange (modified), and red (unpublished).

Content Area (Right Side)

The right side is your writing area, where you edit content using Markdown. You can choose between two editing modes:

  • The visual Block Editor (WYSIWYG) is the default editor and shows the formatted HTML as you write.
  • By clicking the Raw button in the sticky publish controller, you can switch to the Raw Markdown Editor, which is ideal if you prefer working directly in Markdown.

If you prefer the Raw Markdown Editor as your standard workflow, you can set it as the default in the Typemill settings.

Publish Controller (Bottom Toolbar)

The sticky toolbar at the bottom lets you control the publication state of each page. It includes buttons to publish, unpublish, or delete content with a single click. Color indicators reflect the current status: red for unpublished, orange for changed, and green for published.

Tabs (Above the Editor)

The tabs above the editor provide access to additional information and settings. The Meta tab lets you edit essential details such as title, author, and date. Plugins and themes may add more tabs with extra functionality.

Media Library (Top Right)

Click the image icon in the top-right corner to open the media library. Here you can upload and manage images, documents, audio, and video files, and insert them into your content as needed.

AI Assistance (Next to Media Icon)

Click the magic icon in the top-right corner to open the Kixote AI assistant. You can connect AI models such as OpenAI or Claude and use the assistant to proofread, rewrite, summarize, or expand your text. You can also create and manage your own prompt collections.

Author Documentation

For a detailed overview of the author features of Typemill, see the official documentation for Authors and Admins.