Configure Writer Home
Who can use this feature
- Supported on Team and Enterprise plans
- Org admins and team admins can configure Writer Home for teams they manage. Team members can PIN favorites and shortcuts.
- Customized Writer Home is also visible in the Writer for Mac and Writer for Windows desktop apps.
Writer Home brings all the tools you need right to your fingertips, with a personalized dashboard tailored just for you and your team. In this article, we'll show you how to customize Writer Home for your team.
In this article:
Configure a home page for a team
Anyone with admin privileges for a team can configure a Writer Home layout for that team.
If you belong to multiple teams, select the team space you want to configure from the dropdown menu at the top left of the page.
Next, select the Customize button in the top right corner.
Once you've selected Customize, a purple bar will appear at the top of your page, indicating whether you are in configuration mode.
You'll now be able to review the Writer Home widgets, decide whether certain widgets should be displayed or hidden, and configure useful shortcuts for your team's specific needs.
Chat agent widget
The chat agent widget connects users directly to Ask Writer or a custom chat agent.
If the selected team has any chat agents deployed in their Writer instance, you can select the down arrow next to the words Ask Writer to spotlight a different chat agent instead.
You can also select Hide widget to remove the widget from your team's Writer Home.
Shortcut widget
The shortcut section within the Agent widget highlights your team's most important agents. You can select the X next to any default shortcut to remove the shortcut from your team's home page.
Select the plus (+) icon to add a new shortcut to any agent in your team library.
Shortcuts created by a team admin during the configuration process are pinned to the home page of every team member. Users can also create their own shortcuts outside of the configuration process, which are only displayed on their individual home page.
Recent work widget
The recent work widget contains a user's recent sessions, docs, and agents. Select one of these to jump back in and continue where you left off. This cannot be hidden or removed from Writer Home and content displayed here is based on your recent activity in Writer.
In the Docs tab, select + New doc to create a new doc or select All docs to open your entire doc history.
In the Sessions tab, select + New session to create a new session or select All sessions to view all your previous chat sessions.
In the Agents tab, select an agent from the list to jump back in to where you left off.
AI Studio widget
If a user has access to AI Studio, they'll be able to jump directly into the agents they were working on most recently, or select AI Studio to reach the home page.
Writer AI Academy widget
The Writer AI Academy widget highlights popular certifications & self-paced courses. Learn more about the Writer AI Academy here and view the Writer AI Academy here.
You can select Hide widget to hide the entire Writer AI Academy widget from your team home page.
Extensions widget
The Extensions widget directs users to install specific Writer extensions and plug-ins.
To feature the extensions and plug-ins which are most important for your team or hide any extensions not yet approved for use, select the Show and Hide buttons.
Select Hide widget to hide the entire extensions widget from your team home page.
Saving your configuration
Once you've completed your configuration of your team's Writer Home select Save changes. The purple bar will disappear as you leave configuration mode, and your team members will see your new Writer Home configuration immediately.
Frequently asked questions
Who is able to customize a team’s home page?
Org admins and team admins can edit the default Writer Homw for their teams. Different teams can have different configurations, to ensure each user has access to the agents they use most.
How many agents can I pin within the Shortcuts widget?
The total number of shortcuts on the home page is limited to ten. This limit includes agents pinned by team admins and agents pinned by individuals.
Where did my docs go?
Your most recent Docs are displayed under the Recent Work widget. You can access all Docs under the My Work page on the left sidebar.
Where did my drafts go?
Drafts are now called outputs. You can access all Outputs under the My Work page on the left sidebar.
How do I add agents to my favorites?
The Favorites tab is customized by an individual user. To add an agent to the Favorites tab, select Open Agent Library, find your desired agent, and select the star next to its name. Favorites cannot be configured for an entire team. (Instead, create a shortcut for your entire team in the Shortcuts widget.)
Can I customize the Writer AI Academy or AI Studio widget?
Not at this time. The AI Studio widget will display automatically to any users with AI Studio access. If users do not have access to AI Studio they will not see the widget. No action is necessary to hide the widget from users without AI Studio access. The Writer AI Academy can be hidden, but not customized at this time.