> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.nested-knowledge.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.nested-knowledge.com/review-workflow/synthesis/set-up-synthesis-outputs/manuscript-editor.md).

# Manuscript Editor

Learn how to create a manuscript.

Use Manuscript Editor to build a customizable living manuscript of your review. This requires manual input of your manuscript alongside updateable tables and can be exported as a word document.

**Building this yourself?** You're in the right place.

**Looking at a finished Manuscript as a reader?** See [Manuscript in Synthesis](/review-workflow/synthesis/navigate-synthesis-outputs/manuscript-in-synthesis.md) — the same content in read-only form.

**Looking for AI assistance in writing a manuscript?** See [Synthesis Chat](/review-workflow/synthesis/navigate-synthesis-outputs/synthesis-chat.md).

### Turning Manuscript On

Manuscript is not enabled by default in a new nest. If it isn't showing in your Synthesis menu, go to **Nest Settings** and toggle it on. Once enabled, **Manuscript Editor** appears under the Synthesis menu in AutoLit.

### Draft A Manuscript

Manuscript Editor works as a rich-text editor with tools for:

* **Headings** — used to auto-generate a Table of Contents (toggle on **Show Table of Contents**)
* **Bullet or numbered lists**
* **Images**
* **Updatable tables** — the same Table Builder used in [Custom Table Export](/review-workflow/exports/custom-tables.md) and Dashboard's Table card, but inserted directly into your prose and kept in sync as included studies and their data change; drag and drop column pills to reorder them
* **PRISMA diagram** — only the PRISMA 2020 version can be inserted here; PRISMA 2009 remains accessible on the dedicated [PRISMA Chart](/review-workflow/synthesis/navigate-synthesis-outputs/prisma-chart.md) page and in Dashboard
* **Citations** — presented throughout in JAMA format

When you're done, export the whole document to Word by selecting the three dots icon in the top right and **Download.**

<figure><img src="https://305208404-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Fxb7uNGATUgwQAjDVQRXG%2Fuploads%2FN2zogTIGI2GrPJmbkiuL%2Fmanuscript%20editor%202.png?alt=media&amp;token=97f7b234-7b70-4234-8b25-137c7262d045" alt="The Manuscript Editor, showing the rich-text toolbar and document workspace."><figcaption><p>Use the Manuscript Editor to draft and format your review.</p></figcaption></figure>

### FAQs

<details>

<summary>Can multiple people edit the Manuscript at the same time?</summary>

Not yet — only one person can edit at a time, and simultaneous edits from different users may overwrite each other.

</details>

<details>

<summary>How are my edits saved?</summary>

Automatically. The last save time is shown next to the undo/redo buttons in the top right.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can AI generate my Manuscript?</summary>

Not currently. Use [Synthesis Chat](/review-workflow/synthesis/navigate-synthesis-outputs/synthesis-chat.md) to generates sections of your manuscript and manually copy and paste into the Manuscript editor to display on Synthesis.

</details>

### Next Steps

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-compass">:compass:</i><br><strong>Manuscript in Synthesis</strong></td><td>Learn how readers view your manuscript.</td><td><a href="/review-workflow/synthesis/navigate-synthesis-outputs/manuscript-in-synthesis.md">Manuscript in Synthesis</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-table-columns">:table-columns:</i><br><strong>Dashboard Editor</strong></td><td>Build a living dashboard from review data.</td><td><a href="/review-workflow/synthesis/set-up-synthesis-outputs/dashboard-editor.md">Dashboard Editor</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-file-signature">:file-signature:</i><br><strong>Abstract Editor</strong></td><td>Write a short Synthesis summary.</td><td><a href="/review-workflow/synthesis/set-up-synthesis-outputs/abstract-editor.md">Abstract Editor</a></td></tr><tr><td><i class="fa-file-export">:file-export:</i><br><strong>Custom Table Export</strong></td><td>Create a one-time custom table.</td><td><a href="/review-workflow/exports/custom-tables.md">Custom Tables</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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