> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://everyday-digital.gitbook.io/authoring-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://everyday-digital.gitbook.io/authoring-docs/authoring/start-authoring.md).

# Start Authoring

## **What is Authoring?**

**In Authoring, you can create traditional eLearning content using the page library.** Choose from the following [content types](/authoring-docs/authoring/content-types.md):

[**AI Generation**](/authoring-docs/authoring/content-types/ai-generation.md)\
Create content using AI.

[**Learning Story**](/authoring-docs/authoring/content-types/learning-story.md)\
Create an interactive learning module.

[**Article**](/authoring-docs/authoring/content-types/article.md)\
Publish a basic article with media.

[**PDF Document**](/authoring-docs/authoring/content-types/pdf-document.md)\
Upload a PDF document.

[**Assessment**](/authoring-docs/authoring/content-types/assessment.md)\
Create tests that can be evaluated.

[**Survey**](/authoring-docs/authoring/content-types/survey.md)\
Create a series of open-ended questions.

[**Import SCORM Package**](/authoring-docs/authoring/content-types/scorm-package.md)\
Upload a SCORM package from external authoring software or Learning Management Systems (LMSes) to the platform.

## Quick Steps: how to author content

1. **Open Authoring and select the + icon, then select a** [**Content Type**](/authoring-docs/authoring/content-types.md)**.**  
2. **Complete the required** [**details**](#content-details) **and select Create.**
3. **Use the** [**Editor**](broken://pages/Q9Xs46VO5ROwKAzZpKyY) **to shape your content.**
4. **For** [**Learning Stories**](/authoring-docs/authoring/content-types/learning-story.md)**, you can create a series of** [**Pages**](/authoring-docs/content-pages/story-and-page-settings.md) **using the** [**Content Page Library**](/authoring-docs/content-pages/content-page-library.md)**.** 
5. [**Publish**](https://everyday-digital.gitbook.io/publishing-docs/) **your story to the app.**

## What are Content Details in Authoring?

**Name**\
Name your story (you can edit this later).

**Theme**\
Choose from your account default, or a custom theme that you have already created.

**Editor Version**\
The latest version is recommended. You can choose to use the latest (2.2) version of the Editor, or make use of the legacy (2.1) version. 

**Publish content to...**\
If your account is linked to more than one app, you can select which app this story should be published to. You can only choose to publish to one app.

**Upload**\
For [SCORM Package](/authoring-docs/authoring/content-types/scorm-package.md) you will be prompted to upload a file.

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[Content Page Library](/authoring-docs/content-pages/content-page-library.md)
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