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Creating Documents

Overview Proposal.biz gives you four ways to create a document each designed for a different starting point. Whether you have a rough idea, an existing file, or want AI to do the heavy lifting, there is an entry point that fits your workflow. All four methods lead you into the same powerful builder where you can refine, customize, and finalize your document before sending. The 4 Ways to Create a Document - Generate with AI — Describe what you need and let Proposal.biz's AI build a ready-to-edit document for you. Best for when you want a strong first draft fast. - Use a Template — Browse a library of pre-built templates and pick one that fits your document type. Best for when you want a structured starting point with sections already in place. - Import a Document — Bring in an existing file and continue working on it inside Proposal.biz. Best for when you already have content you want to reuse or adapt. - Start with a Blank Document — Open a clean canvas and build your document from scratch. Best for when you want full creative control from the very beginning. image How to Get Started 1. From your dashboard, click the + Create New button in the top right corner 2. Select your preferred creation method from the options shown 3. Follow the steps for your chosen method, you will land in the builder ready to go 💡 Pro Tip Not sure which method to pick? Start with Generate with AI to get a solid first draft, then refine it inside the builder. It is the fastest way to go from idea to finished document. Next Steps Pick the method that works best for you and follow the dedicated guide for each: - Generate with AI - Using a Template - Importing a Document - Starting with a Blank Document

Last updated on Oct 27, 2026

Generating a Document with AI

Overview Proposal.biz comes with a built-in AI that turns your ideas into a structured, ready-to-edit document in minutes. Simply describe what you need, attach any relevant context and will generate a complete document for you saving you hours of writing and formatting from scratch. image Getting Started 1. From your dashboard click + Create New 2. Select Generate with AI from the dropdown 3. The AI chat will open Writing Your Prompt 1. Type a description of the document you want to create in the prompt field 2. Include the document type, purpose, target audience, and any key details you want covered 3. Click Generate to let AI build your document 💡 Pro Tip The more context you give Nova, the better your first draft will be. For example, instead of typing "write a proposal", try "write a service proposal for a digital marketing agency targeting an e-commerce client, covering SEO, paid ads, and monthly reporting." Adding Context to Your Prompt To help Nova generate a more accurate and personalized document, you can provide additional context beyond just the prompt. Nova allows you to attach: - Email conversations — Paste in relevant email threads related to the document - Call transcripts — Add transcripts from sales or discovery calls - Meeting notes — Include notes from client or team meetings - Any other relevant background information you want Nova to reference This helps Nova understand the full context of your requirement and produce a first draft that is much closer to what you actually need. image 💡 Pro Tip The more context you feed AI whether it is a client email thread, a call transcript, or meeting notes the more tailored and accurate your generated document will be. This is especially useful for client-facing proposals where specific details matter. Using the Prompt Library If you are not sure what to write, the Prompt Library has a collection of ready-made prompts you can use as a starting point. 1. Click Prompt Library on the Nova screen 2. Browse or search for a prompt that matches your document type 3. Select a prompt to load it into the input field 4. Edit it to fit your specific needs and click Generate image 💡 Pro Tip Use the search bar inside the Prompt Library to quickly find prompts relevant to your industry or document type. Reviewing and Editing AI Output Once Nova finishes generating your document: 1. Review the generated content on screen 2. If you are happy with the output click Design Document to open it in the editor Note Nova uses your brand information extracted during onboarding to personalize the generated content. If your output does not reflect your brand accurately, check your branding settings under Settings → Branding. Next Steps Once your document opens in the editor, you can refine it manually or continue using the AI assistant to make further changes.

Last updated on Oct 27, 2026

Starting with a Template

Overview Proposal.biz comes with a library of pre-built templates designed for a wide range of document types. Once you select a template, AI customizes the content and tone to match your brand — giving you a polished, ready-to-edit document in minutes. image image Getting Started 1. From your dashboard click + Create New 2. Select Start with a template from the dropdown image Step 1: Select Your Document Category The first screen asks "What would you like to create today?" Choose the category that best matches your document: - Sales - Marketing - Legal Compliance - Any other Step 2: Select Your Document Type Once you select a category, Proposal.biz asks "What kind of [Category] do you want to create?" A list of document types specific to your chosen category will appear. For example, under Marketing you will see options such as: - Marketing Proposal - Case Study - Press Release - One-Pager - Campaign Report - Brand Guidelines - Buyer Persona Profile - Product Datasheet - Brochure - Newsletter - Any other Click on the document type that fits your needs to proceed. Note If you selected the wrong category, click Edit next to the document type shown at the top of the screen to go back and change it. Step 3: Choose a Template Once you select your document type, the template library opens showing "Choose a template to get started." From here you can: - Use the Search Templates bar to find a specific template by name or keyword - Filter templates by document type using the dropdown on the right - Switch between Documents, Presentations, and Webpage tabs to find the right format Hover over any template to reveal two options: - Use template — Opens the template directly in the editor - Preview — Lets you review the full template before committing 💡 Pro Tip Use the Preview option before selecting a template to make sure the structure and layout match what you have in mind. This saves time and avoids unnecessary edits later. Creating a Custom Template If none of the available templates fit your needs, click Create Custom Template the first card in the template library to build your own from scratch. What Happens Next Once you click Use template, Proposal.biz opens the template in the builder. From here you can edit, refine, and finalize your document before sending. Next Steps Once your template opens in the builder, customize it with your content, branding, and details before sending.

Last updated on Oct 27, 2026

Importing a Document

Overview Already have an existing document? You can import it directly into Proposal.biz and let AI personalize it for you. Once uploaded, you can structure it as a Document, Presentation, or Webpage and customize how the content is extracted and presented. image Getting Started 1. From your dashboard click + Create New 2. Select Import document from the dropdown 3. The upload screen will open Uploading Your Document You can upload your file in two ways: - Drag and drop your file directly into the upload area - Click Browse Files to locate and select your file from your device Supported file formats: PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OpenDocument, CSV, TXT, HTML, XML Maximum file size: 15MB Note If your file exceeds 15MB you will see the error "File size must be under 15MB." Reduce your file size and try again. Importing from Google Drive If your document is stored in Google Drive, you can connect your account directly from the upload screen. 1. Click Connect Google Drive at the bottom of the upload area 2. Authorise the connection 3. Select the file you want to import from your Drive Structuring Your Document Once your file is uploaded, Proposal.biz will show you a set of options to structure your document before it is processed. Present as Choose how you want your imported document to be presented: - Document — Standard page-by-page document format - Presentation — Slide-based presentation format - Webpage — A web-friendly single-page format Document Size Select the page size for your document Content Extraction Choose how you want AI to handle the content from your uploaded file: - Retention — Keeps the original content as close to the source as possible - Summarize — Condenses the content into a shorter, cleaner version - Extrapolate — Expands on the content to make it more detailed and comprehensive Image Style Choose the visual style for images in your document: - Illustration - Photorealistic - 3D - Abstract - Custom Optional Settings — Theme Under Optional settings you can select a theme for your document: - Org Theme (your brand theme extracted during onboarding) - Lavender Biz - Majestic Violet - Black & White 💡 Pro Tip Select Org Theme to automatically apply your brand colours, fonts, and style to the imported document — keeping everything consistent with your other Proposal.biz documents. Next Steps Once your document opens in the editor, you can refine it manually or use the AI assistant to make further improvements.

Last updated on Oct 27, 2026