When viewing the 'Contents list' in a specification, or viewing the 'Contents panel' at the left of the editor screen (please refer to the screen images below), the Add content buttons may not be displayed for some specifications.


The screen images below show where the Add content buttons are normally displayed.

Screen image showing the 'Add content' button in the Contents list view.


Screen image showing the 'Add content' button in the Contents panel.



There are 2 possible reasons why these buttons are not displayed.

  • You are currently using a designer role and not a writer role within the platform
  • You do not have the required permissions for the specification


Checking and changing your current role within the platform

For most users, when you sign into the platform, you will automatically be assigned a writer role without being prompted. Some users however will be presented with a choice of either a writer role or a designer role when signing in. These users can also save their role preference when signing in to avoid being prompted each time.  


To be able to add additional content into a specification you need to be using a 'Writer' role.


Verify that you have the 'Writer' role selected by clicking on your Initials or Avatar in the top-right corner of the platform. Under your name, you'll see the organization you're using, followed by a dash and either 'Writer' or 'Designer'.



If this currently indicates 'Designer', then select the Change your role option from the menu displayed. Select the Writer option, then click the Enter as writer button.


You do not have the required permissions for the specification

Having ensured that you currently have the required 'Writer' role. If you still do not see the Add content buttons, then you have been provided with either a 'Reader' or 'Designer' role to this specification. These roles do not allow adding any additional content within the specification, and as such these buttons are not displayed.


To resolve this issue, you will need to be provided with either a Contributor permission to this specification, or be provided with an Administrator role on this project.


These permissions can only be provided by one of the current Project Administrators. To see who the project administrator is/ are, navigate into the project, then select the Team members tab. The list will allow you to see the roles of all of the team members.


Related articles: Collaboration roles and permissions - Projects & master folders