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Getting Started #1: Overview
Getting Started #1: Overview

How to get started - Upword product overview.

Updated over a week ago

Welcome to Upword!

We are super happy to have you with us.

In order to help you understand how to get started with Upword's features, we put together this manual.

Check it out:


  1. Your Library - This is where you add content, organize & manage it.
    At the top of the library: you will have 2 spaces:
    Content (documents you uploaded) and My Work (projects and documents you created).


    Click on the purple plus (+) in the left corner to get started:

    1. Add new content or

    1. Start a new research project

    Adding content:

    You can upload content via various ways: files, URLs, free text or Google Drive, and you can upload multiple documents at a time.

    Next, click “add to library & close” to add it to your content tab.

    Once you finish adding content, you will be taken back to the library.

    You can click on a content card and see the original document you uploaded.
    This mode is great for reading + you can also utilize some quick AI features such as: in-text search, translation, uplight (highlighting feature), and summarization functions.


  2. Research Projects - are how Upword helps you conduct research, process data, and generate a document outcome!

    To start a new research project, click the purple + on the left corner. Then, fill out the project title and description of your project.


    The next screen you will be taken to is a similar screen you used for adding content: This time you will add the content for your research project. You can upload files, paste URLs, free text, or use the Google Drive integration.


    FYI! We will soon announce our “Fetch” feature which will recommend content for you using AI, making it easier than ever to find content for your research!

    Click “Start research” to start your project.


  3. Work Desk - After uploading content and starting your research project, you'll land in the Upword Work Desk. You can switch between 3 different modes: Reader, Notepad, and Split View (Reader and Notepad side by side).

    Reader View - Easily add and remove the sources of your project. Enjoy AI reading tools like summarization, simplification, translation, and more.

    Split view - Capture, collect edit, and manage notes on your Notepad.

    AI Notepad view - See all your notes, edit, rephrase, and capture all the important ideas.

    This is where the magic begins with our auto-generated AI notes! In addition - you can add your own notes, edit and organize them to create the perfect summary for you.


  4. Generated Docs - Once you're done editing the summary content, and collect all your research ideas and layout, it's time to transform it into a full-page summary doc (click generate doc - upper right corner), which you can easily customize.

    Prefer audio? We got your back with an audio player as well.



  5. Other useful resources to empower your research include our AI Assistant and Semantic Search!

    Chat with Your AI Assistant: Got questions? Your AI assistant is here to help. Whether you need quick answers or in-depth assistance, simply chat with your assistant directly from the Library interface or at your Work Desk. Click on the magic stars in the right corner of your Library or Work Desk to start asking questions!

    Powerful Semantic Search: Looking for something specific? Our semantic search feature makes finding information a breeze. With advanced algorithms that understand context and meaning, you'll get relevant results faster than ever before. Click on the magnifying glass 🔍 on the upper left corner of the sidebar (or simple /) to search for your uploaded content or work!

AI assistant in Library mode, ask questions about any of your content or projects.

AI assistant in Library mode, ask questions about any of your content or projects.

AI assistant in Work Desk mode, ask any questions about the content in front of you.

AI assistant in Work Desk mode, ask any questions about the content in front of you.

Deep semantic search feature - easily find anything you need from your library

Deep semantic search feature - easily find anything you need from your library


In conclusion, Upword is not just a place to store your content—it's a dynamic tool that empowers you to take control of your knowledge and productivity.

Hope you enjoyed this product overview article.

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