> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.thedrive.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Document Creation

> Create PDFs, Word documents, spreadsheets, and more using natural language

## Overview

The Drive AI does not just manage your existing files—it can create new ones. Use Agent Mode to generate documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and more by describing what you need in plain language.

## Supported Document Types

| Type              | Formats                  | Examples                         |
| ----------------- | ------------------------ | -------------------------------- |
| **Documents**     | PDF, DOCX, TXT, Markdown | Reports, letters, memos, notes   |
| **Spreadsheets**  | XLSX, CSV                | Budgets, trackers, data tables   |
| **Presentations** | PPTX                     | Slide decks, pitch presentations |

## Creating Documents with Agent Mode

Switch to Agent Mode and describe the document you want to create:

### Reports and Documents

```
Create a PDF report summarizing the sales data from Q1
```

```
Write a project status update document and save it as a Word file
```

```
Create a meeting notes template in Markdown format
```

### Spreadsheets

```
Create a monthly budget spreadsheet with categories for rent, utilities, food, and transportation
```

```
Make a project tracker spreadsheet with columns for task, assignee, status, and due date
```

```
Generate a CSV file from the invoice data in this folder
```

### Letters and Business Documents

```
Draft a cover letter for the software engineer position at Acme Corp
```

```
Create an NDA template for freelance contractors
```

```
Write a formal letter requesting an extension on the project deadline
```

### Using Existing Files as Context

Agent Mode can reference your existing files to create new documents:

```
Create a summary report based on all the meeting notes from this month
```

```
Generate an executive summary from the quarterly financial reports
```

```
Make a comparison spreadsheet using the data from the three vendor proposals
```

<Tip>
  The AI reads and understands your existing files, so it can pull relevant information into new documents automatically.
</Tip>

## Web Content to Documents

Agent Mode can also fetch information from the web and save it as a file:

```
Research the latest AWS pricing and save it as a PDF
```

```
Fetch the article from this URL and save it to my Reading folder
```

```
Download the PDF from this link and add it to my workspace
```

## Tips for Document Creation

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Be Specific About Format" icon="file">
    Tell the AI exactly what format you want. "Create a PDF report" is better than "Create a report" if you need a specific file type.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Provide Structure" icon="list">
    Describe the structure you want: "Create a spreadsheet with columns for Name, Email, Phone, and Company" gives the AI clear instructions.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Reference Existing Files" icon="link">
    Point the AI to existing files for context: "Using the data from the sales report, create a chart summary" produces more accurate results.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Iterate" icon="rotate">
    You can refine created documents with follow-up commands: "Add a section about Q2 projections to the report you just created."
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## What's Next?

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Agent Mode" icon="robot" href="/features/agent-mode">
    Learn all the operations Agent Mode can perform.
  </Card>

  <Card title="PDF Tools" icon="file-pdf" href="/features/pdf-tools">
    Edit and manipulate the documents you create.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>
