getting started
Creating Your First Document
# Creating Your First Document
Let's walk through creating your first PDF with PDFCreate.
## Step 1: Start from the Home Page
Navigate to the PDFCreate home page. You'll see two options:
1. **Describe what you want**: Type a description
2. **Upload a PDF**: Start from an existing document
## Step 2: Describe Your Document
Try one of these examples:
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Create a professional resume for a software engineer
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Generate a business proposal with an executive summary
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Make an invoice template
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## Step 3: Review and Edit
Once generated, you'll see:
- **Left side**: Your document content (Markdown)
- **Right side**: Live PDF preview
- **Chat panel**: For making changes
## Step 4: Make Changes
Use the chat to refine your document:
- "Make it more professional"
- "Add a table of contents"
- "Change the font to Arial"
- "Add my contact information"
## Step 5: Download
When you're happy with your document, download the PDF using the download button in the header.
## Tips
- Be specific in your descriptions
- Make one change at a time
- Use the preview to check formatting
- Save your work regularly