Basic Operations

Now that you have created your first resume, let's dive deeper into the basic functions of SmartCV editor. Mastering these operations will help you edit and manage your resume more efficiently.

Editor Interface Introduction

Interface Layout

SmartCV editor adopts an intuitive three-column layout:

Toolbar Functions

The top toolbar contains common functions:

• Save: Manually save current edits
• Undo/Redo: Operation history management
• Preview Mode: Switch edit/preview views
• Share: Generate sharing links
• Export: Download resume files
• Settings: Editor preference settings

Content Editing

Text Editing

Basic Text Operations

Text Selection:

• Click to position cursor
• Drag to select text range
• Double-click to select word
• Triple-click to select entire paragraph

Editing Operations:

• Direct input to replace selected text
• Ctrl+C to copy text
• Ctrl+V to paste text
• Ctrl+X to cut text
• Ctrl+Z to undo operation
• Ctrl+Y to redo operation

Rich Text Formatting Use rich text toolbar to set formatting: Font Styles: - Bold: Ctrl+B or click B button - Italic: Ctrl+I

or click I button - Underline: Ctrl+U or click U button Text Alignment: - Left align, center, right align - Justify align List Formats: - Numbered list (decimal numbering) - Bulleted list (bullet points) - Indent adjustment

Special Formats

Link Adding:

1. Select text to set as link
2. Click link button or press Ctrl+K
3. Enter link address
4. Confirm addition

Color Settings:

• Text color adjustment
• Background color setting
• Use brand colors

Font Size Adjustment:

• Heading level setting
• Custom font size
• Line spacing adjustment

Module Management

Resumes are composed of different modules, you can manage them flexibly:

Add Module

Common Modules:

• Personal Information
• Work Experience
• Education Background
• Skills & Expertise
• Project Experience
• Certifications
• Interests & Hobbies
• Custom Modules

Adding Method:

1. Click "Add Module" button
2. Select from module library
3. Or create custom module
4. Drag to appropriate position

Adjust Module Order Drag-and-Drop Sorting: - Hover mouse over module title - Press when drag icon appears - Drag to target position - Release mouse to complete move

Quick Operations: - Move up/down buttons - Top/bottom options - Batch sorting function

Hide/Delete Modules

Hide Module:

• Click eye icon in top right corner of module
• Hidden modules will not display in resume
• Can be redisplayed at any time

Delete Module:

• Click delete button in top right corner of module
• Confirm deletion operation
• Deleted modules can be re-added

Format and Style

Template Switching

Select New Template 1. Click "Template" option in left panel 2. Browse available templates 3. Preview template effects 4. Click "Apply Template"

Custom Styles Color Themes: - Select preset color schemes - Customize primary colors - Adjust accent colors - Set background colors Font Settings: -

Select font family - Adjust font size - Set line spacing - Font weight adjustment Layout Adjustment: - Page margin settings - Module spacing - Column width ratio - Alignment methods

Responsive Design

SmartCV automatically adapts to different devices:

Desktop:

• Complete editing functions
• Large screen preview
• Multi-window operations

Tablet:

• Touch-friendly interface
• Gesture operation support
• Landscape/portrait adaptation

Mobile:

• Simplified editing interface
• Basic editing functions
• Quick preview

Save and Version Management

Auto-save

SmartCV provides multiple save protections:

Auto-save Mechanism Save Frequency: - Auto-save every 30 seconds - Smart save when content changes - Force save before leaving page - Sync save after network recovery

Save Status Indicators: - Green dot: Saved - Yellow dot: Saving - Red dot: Save failed - Text prompt: Last save time

Manual Save Save Methods: - Click save button in toolbar - Use shortcut Ctrl+S - Right-click menu save options Save Confirmation: -

Save success prompt - Error information display - Network status check

Version History

View History Versions 1. Click "Version History" button 2. Browse history record list 3. View version detailed information 4. Compare differences between versions

Version Information Includes: - Save time - Modification summary - Version labels - File size

Restore History Version Restore Operation: 1. Select version to restore 2. Click "Preview" to view content 3. Click "Restore" after confirmation 4. Current version will be replaced

Security Tips: - Backup of current version will be created before restore - Restore operation can be undone - It is recommended to manually create version before important modifications

Create Version Labels Add labels to important versions: - Select version in version history - Click "Add Label" - Enter meaningful label name -

Facilitate quick future search Label Examples: - "Alibaba Application Version" - "Technical Position Universal Version" - "2024 Latest Version"

Preview and Export

Real-time Preview

Preview Mode Switch Preview: - Click "Preview" button - Use shortcut Ctrl+P - Right panel real-time preview Preview Options: - 100%

actual size - Fit to window size - Custom zoom ratio - Full-screen preview mode

Multi-device Preview Device Simulation: - Desktop monitor (1920x1080) - Laptop (1366x768) - Tablet device (768x1024) -

Mobile device (375x667) Print Preview: - A4 paper size - Letter paper size - Custom paper dimensions - Margin adjustment

Export Function

Select Export Format Supported Formats: - PDF: Best compatibility, recommended for submission - Word: Convenient for further editing -

HTML: Online sharing and display - Image: PNG/JPG format, for social media Format Features: - PDF: Maintains original format, cross-platform compatible - Word: Editable, but may have format differences - HTML: Responsive, suitable for online viewing - Image: Good visual effects, but not editable

Export Settings Page Settings: - Paper size: A4, Letter, custom - Page orientation: Portrait, landscape - Margins: Standard, narrow, wide, custom -

Zoom ratio: Fit to page, actual size Quality Settings: - High quality: Suitable for printing - Standard quality: Balance file size and quality - Compressed version: Reduce file size

• Network optimization: Fast loading

Download and Share Download Options: - Immediate download to local - Send to email - Upload to cloud storage - Generate download link Share Features: -

Generate public link - Set access permissions - Add access password - Set expiration time

Collaboration Features

Sharing and Feedback

Create Share Link 1. Click "Share" button 2. Select sharing permissions: - View only: Can only view, cannot edit - Can comment: Can add comments and suggestions -

Can edit: Full editing permissions 3. Set access control (optional) 4. Copy share link

Collect Feedback Comment Features: - Others can add comments on resume - Support comments on specific content - Real-time notifications for new comments - Comment history records

Suggestion Adoption: - View others' modification suggestions - One-click accept or reject suggestions - Batch process multiple suggestions - Thank contributors

Complete Shortcut Guide

Mastering shortcuts can greatly improve editing efficiency:

Basic Operations

• Ctrl+S: Save
• Ctrl+Z: Undo
• Ctrl+Y: Redo
• Ctrl+C: Copy
• Ctrl+V: Paste
• Ctrl+X: Cut
• Ctrl+A: Select all

Format Settings

• Ctrl+B: Bold
• Ctrl+I: Italic
• Ctrl+U: Underline
• Ctrl+K: Add link
• Tab: Increase indent
• Shift+Tab: Decrease indent

View Operations

• Ctrl+P: Preview mode
• Ctrl+Plus: Zoom in
• Ctrl+Minus: Zoom out
• Ctrl+0: Actual size
• F11: Full-screen mode

Common Problem Solving

Editing Issues

Q: What should I do if there is delay when typing text?

A: Possible causes and solutions:

• Unstable network connection: Check network status
• Excessive browser cache: Clear browser cache
• Too many tabs open simultaneously: Close unnecessary tabs
• Insufficient device performance: Try simplifying edit content

Q: What should I do if format settings don't take effect?

A: Check the following points:

• Ensure text to be formatted is selected
• Check if template supports the format
• Try refreshing page and resetting
• Contact technical support for assistance

Saving Issues

Q: What should I do if auto-save fails?

A: Handling steps:

1. Check network connection status
2. Manual save (Ctrl+S)
3. Refresh page and re-edit
4. Contact customer service if problem persists

Q: How to recover accidentally deleted content?

A: Recovery methods:

• Use undo function (Ctrl+Z)
• View version history records
• Restore to previous version
• Contact customer service for help

Next Steps Learning

Now that you have mastered basic operations, you can continue learning:

1. Advanced Features: Explore AI optimization features
2. Template Customization: Learn template personalization
3. Professional Techniques: Master best practices
4. Problem Solving: View troubleshooting guide