> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Using Outlines

> Guide to using outlines for proposal responses

## Overview

The outline feature in Rogue is a powerful tool for structuring your proposal responses. Your outline serves as the complete response framework for your solicitation, organizing content across multiple volumes and sections.

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## Understanding Outline Structure

### Document Hierarchy

* Each Heading 1 (H1) represents a different volume/document in your proposal
* Each Heading 2 (H2) represents a different section within that volume/document
* Additional heading levels (up to H6) allow for detailed subsection organization
* Rogue will maintain this hierarchical structure when drafting the response

### Mapping Requirements

You can easily map solicitation requirements to your outline:

1. Toggle the chat to requirements mode in the right sidebar
2. For each requirement:
   * Click the AI sparkles icon to get suggestions for the most appropriate section
   * Use the arrow button to insert the requirement into the suggested outline section
3. When generating the first draft, Rogue will automatically write content addressing each mapped requirement

### Collaborative Features

The outline tool is designed for team collaboration:

* Multiple team members can edit the outline simultaneously
* Changes are synchronized in real-time
* Team members can use the chat interface for guidance and suggestions

### Using Chat to Modify Your Outline

The chat interface is a powerful AI assistant that's already aware of your outline's content and context. You can interact with it naturally, just like talking to a junior proposal writer. Here's how to use it effectively:

#### Direct Instructions

Simply tell the chat what you want to modify in your outline:

* "Add a new section for past performance under Volume 2"
* "Split the technical approach into three subsections"
* "Reorganize the management volume to emphasize our agile methodology"

#### Formatting Instructions

You can include specific formatting requirements under any heading:

* Page counts (e.g., "Technical Approach: 15 pages")
* Writing style guidelines
* Section-specific requirements

Add these as either a bullet list or paragraph under the relevant heading. For example:

```
### 2.1 Technical Approach
- Maximum 15 pages
- Use active voice
- Include at least 2 diagrams
- Focus on innovative solutions
```

#### AI-Powered Suggestions

The chat can help you improve your outline by:

* Suggesting better section organization
* Identifying missing content areas
* Recommending compliance improvements
* Providing writing style guidance

Use the outline like a text editor while chatting with the AI. As you discuss changes, you can directly edit the outline, and the AI will maintain awareness of your updates.

## Creating Documents

When your outline is ready:

1. Locate the "Create Document" button above each volume/document (H1 section)
2. Click the button to generate that specific volume
3. Rogue will create a new document maintaining your outline structure

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<Warning>
  Important: Do not use the outline tool for RFI responses. For RFIs, skip directly to creating a document and select 'RFI' as your document type.
</Warning>
