Managing Documents
Keep your knowledge base organized and up to date.
Viewing Documents
- Go to "Knowledge Base"
- View all documents with:
- Name and type
- Upload date
- Processing status
- Size and page count
Document Details
Click on any document to see:
- Content preview - View extracted text
- Metadata - File info, dates, status
- Chunks - How the document was split
- Access settings - Who can access
- Usage - How often content is retrieved
Editing Documents
Edit Document Text
For documents that allow editing:
- Click on the document
- Click "Edit"
- Modify the content
- Click "Save"
note
Editing triggers re-embedding, which may take a moment.
Update Document Metadata
Change name, description, or tags:
- Click on the document
- Go to "Settings" tab
- Update fields
- Click "Save"
Replacing Documents
To update a document with a new version:
- Click on the document
- Click "Replace"
- Upload the new file
- Confirm replacement
The new content replaces the old while preserving:
- Access settings
- Tags and metadata
- Document ID
Deleting Documents
Single Document
- Click on the document
- Click "Delete"
- Confirm deletion
Bulk Delete
- Select multiple documents
- Click "Delete Selected"
- Confirm deletion
danger
Deletion is permanent. Consider archiving important documents instead.
Organizing Documents
Tags
Add tags to organize documents:
- Click on the document
- Add tags (e.g., "product", "support", "v2")
- Filter by tags in the document list
Folders
Create folders for organization:
- Click "New Folder"
- Name the folder
- Drag documents into folders
Filtering and Sorting
Filter documents by:
- Type (PDF, web, video, etc.)
- Status (ready, processing, failed)
- Date (uploaded, modified)
- Tags
- Access level
Sort by:
- Name
- Date
- Size
- Type
Storage Management
Viewing Usage
- Go to "Settings" > "Usage"
- View storage breakdown by type
- See what's consuming the most space
Reducing Storage
- Delete unused documents
- Remove outdated content
- Compress images before upload
- Archive old versions
Document Status
| Status | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Ready | Processed and searchable | None needed |
| Processing | Being processed | Wait |
| Failed | Error occurred | Retry or delete |
| Pending | Waiting to process | Wait |
Retrying Failed Documents
- Click on the failed document
- View the error message
- Click "Retry" or fix the issue
Best Practices
Regular Maintenance
- Review documents monthly
- Remove outdated content
- Update stale information
- Check for processing errors
Organization
- Use consistent naming conventions
- Apply tags systematically
- Group related documents in folders
Quality
- Ensure documents are relevant
- Remove duplicate content
- Verify content accuracy