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

# Chat with Aria

> Ask Aria, attach files, edit in Writing canvas, and share chats with teammates.

**Chat** is where you work with Aria day to day. Ask questions, attach context, launch skills, edit drafts in **Writing canvas**, and share the thread with teammates.

<Panel>
  <Frame caption="Writing canvas beside Chat">
    <img src="https://mintcdn.com/engramhq/gYs8HIMURtM40MFn/images/screenshots/writing-canvas-edit.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gYs8HIMURtM40MFn&q=85&s=d9cf8a64c0a56e2f73c55d2009621088" alt="Writing canvas editing a brief beside Chat" width="1280" height="800" data-path="images/screenshots/writing-canvas-edit.png" />
  </Frame>
</Panel>

<Frame caption="Chat with Ask Aria… and workflow entry points.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/engramhq/RUxERezrp4w6Jhjl/images/screenshots/chat-overview.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=RUxERezrp4w6Jhjl&q=85&s=41e24c1b0ec1ade16a49451aafbd9ed5" alt="Screenshot of Engram Chat with Ask Aria composer and workflow entry points" width="1280" height="800" data-path="images/screenshots/chat-overview.png" />
</Frame>

## Layout

| Region     | Purpose                                                                       |
| ---------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Left nav   | Switch Chat, Files, Skills, Connectors; open Brainstorm, Automations, history |
| Center     | Conversation with Aria                                                        |
| Right rail | **Chat files** and **Writing canvas**                                         |
| Composer   | **Ask Aria…**, attachments, send                                              |

## Start a useful conversation

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Chat">
    Choose **Chat** or **+ New** under Chats.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Be specific">
    Include audience, channel, and the decision you need. Example:

    > Surface Series B companies hiring multiple marketing roles on LinkedIn, score fit, and write peer-tone hooks.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Attach files when needed">
    Use the paperclip for briefs, decks, or notes. Limits: up to 5 files, 20MB each.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Watch the run">
    Aria streams progress while skills or research tools work. Open Chat files as artifacts appear.

    <Frame caption="Aria working in Chat with Chat files and Writing canvas on the right.">
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/engramhq/RUxERezrp4w6Jhjl/images/screenshots/chat-conversation.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=RUxERezrp4w6Jhjl&q=85&s=95d0e11639dba207bf1146ae121b3b81" alt="Screenshot of Aria chatting with Chat files and Writing canvas panels" width="1280" height="800" data-path="images/screenshots/chat-conversation.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Edit in Writing canvas

When Aria creates a document:

1. Open it from **Chat files** (or **Open in canvas**).
2. Edit in **Writing canvas** — Preview, Versions, Download, and **Save** sit in the canvas toolbar.
3. Promote when the draft is ready so it appears under **Files**.

<Frame caption="Writing canvas open beside Chat — edit the draft, then Save.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/engramhq/gYs8HIMURtM40MFn/images/screenshots/writing-canvas-edit.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gYs8HIMURtM40MFn&q=85&s=d9cf8a64c0a56e2f73c55d2009621088" alt="Screenshot of Engram Writing canvas editing a QBR brief next to Chat" width="1280" height="800" data-path="images/screenshots/writing-canvas-edit.png" />
</Frame>

<Frame caption="Chat files list above the Writing canvas for the same run.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/engramhq/gYs8HIMURtM40MFn/images/screenshots/chat-files-canvas.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gYs8HIMURtM40MFn&q=85&s=5f3ffdd3788c086c15514a53f084b98e" alt="Screenshot of Chat files and Writing canvas panels on the right of Chat" width="1280" height="800" data-path="images/screenshots/chat-files-canvas.png" />
</Frame>

## Share a chat

Hand a thread to an editor or teammate without losing prompts or files.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Share">
    In the chat header, choose **Share**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add teammates">
    Invite people already on the brand team by email, or **Copy chat link**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Collaborate">
    Shared chats show a **Shared** badge and the people on the thread. Owners and Editors can manage invites; Members work inside chats they can access.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Frame caption="Share a chat — add teammates or copy the chat link.">
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/engramhq/gYs8HIMURtM40MFn/images/screenshots/share-chat-dialog.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=gYs8HIMURtM40MFn&q=85&s=06307d438c0397016267dd4a7baace1a" alt="Screenshot of the Share chat dialog to add teammates" width="1280" height="800" data-path="images/screenshots/share-chat-dialog.png" />
</Frame>

Invite people to the brand first under [Team](/guides/team) if they are not listed.

## Starter prompts that work well

* Campaign angle for a launch
* Positioning audit against named competitors
* Draft posts in brand voice for LinkedIn or X
* Market scan for a theme this week

## Pinned chats

| Chat            | Typical use                                 |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| **Brainstorm**  | Open strategy and exploration               |
| **Automations** | Recurring brief delivery and scheduled work |

## Related

* [Team handoff](/use-cases/team-handoff)
* [LinkedIn leads](/use-cases/linkedin-leads)
* [Files](/guides/files)

## Tips

* Point Aria at Brand Brain when voice matters ("use our Brand Brain voice").
* Launch configured skills instead of re-explaining multi-step workflows.
* Prefer one sharp question over a long laundry list.