--- title: Author Action Panel | ScreenSteps description: Create, update, measure, & assign knowledge base articles, without disrupting your workflow or leaving the published knowledge base. Learn how. image: https://www.screensteps.com/hubfs/2021%20Site%20Redesign/Graphics/ContentCreation01.svg --- Author Action Panel # Rapid authoring & iteration just got simpler Never lose trust or accuracy in your knowledge base. Create, update, measure, and certify digital guides from one easy action panel.  [Get Started With a Demo](https://www.screensteps.com/?hsLang=en) [Watch Demo Videos](https://www.screensteps.com/?hsLang=en) ![ContentCreation01](https://www.screensteps.com/hubfs/2021%20Site%20Redesign/Graphics/ContentCreation01.svg) ## Maintain accuracy with ease so users never lose faith in your knowledge base Maintaining trust and accuracy is crucial for a successful knowledge base. Without that, users will fall back on tribal knowledge and word-of-mouth assistance. **The Author Action Panel empowers you and your contributors to keep that trust. ** With one easy click, you and your team can easily **create, update, measure, and certify** your knowledge base without disrupting your workflow or leaving the published knowledge base. [![Author Action Panel](https://www.screensteps.com/hubfs/Author%20Action%20Panel.png) Watch the video! See How the Author Action Panel Works ](https://www.screensteps.com/hubfs/Author%20Action%20Tool.mp4?hsLang=en) [Get Started With a Live Demo](https://www.screensteps.com/demo?hsLang=en) [Watch Demo Videos](https://www.screensteps.com/access-demo-videos?hsLang=en) ## One-click-access to essential content management tools You need your knowledge base to adapt as quickly as you do. The Author Action Panel gives you quick and easy access to all of your essential content management tools for rapid authoring & iterations.  ![Create Articles Icon](https://www.screensteps.com/hubfs/2021%20Site%20Redesign/Icons/08.svg) ### Create Notice missing content? Quickly create new articles, chapters, or manuals from the Author Action Panel, without having to navigate back to the admin section. ![Update Articles Icon](https://www.screensteps.com/hubfs/2021%20Site%20Redesign/Icons/content%20creation.svg) ### Update Update & maintain articles on the fly with the Author Action Panel. Add additional search terms directly in the panel to improve an article's findability.  ![Measure Articles Icon](https://www.screensteps.com/hubfs/2021%20Site%20Redesign/Icons/line%20graph.svg) ### Measure At-a-glance data allows you to see how many views an article has in the last 30 days. This gives you quick insights into the effectiveness of your knowledge base. ![Assign Icon](https://www.screensteps.com/hubfs/2021%20Site%20Redesign/Icons/training%20and%20launch.svg) ### Assign & Certify Quickly assign articles for review to different contributors, see when an article's certification expires, or certify an article yourself from the same view.  ![Knowledge-Base-Software-Illustration](https://www.screensteps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2022%20Homepage%20Updates/Illustrations/Knowledge-Base-Software-Illustration.png?width=620&height=628&name=Knowledge-Base-Software-Illustration.png) ## How to Keep a Knowledge Base Up to Date (11 Steps) An outdated knowledge base leads to confusion, mistakes, and lower employee performance scores. So how do you keep your knowledge base from becoming outdated? Follow these 11 steps to create a plan for maintaining your knowledge base. [Read the Blog Post](https://blog.screensteps.com/how-keep-knowledge-base-up-to-date?hsLang=en) ![Knowledge-Base-Software-Illustration](https://www.screensteps.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2022%20Homepage%20Updates/Illustrations/Knowledge-Base-Software-Illustration.png?width=620&height=628&name=Knowledge-Base-Software-Illustration.png) ## Additional insights to maintain knowledge base accuracy [![Image](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/assets/images/2x1.png) ](https://www.screensteps.com/knowledge-ops-solution/platform/content-certification?hsLang=en) ### [ Maintain accuracy and build trust with content certifications ](https://www.screensteps.com/knowledge-ops-solution/platform/content-certification?hsLang=en) Set up automated reminders for you or a team member to review and verify article information. [Content Certifications icon-arrow-right-2 ](https://www.screensteps.com/knowledge-ops-solution/platform/content-certification?hsLang=en) [![Image](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/assets/images/2x1.png) ](https://www.screensteps.com/features/analytics?hsLang=en) ### [ Use data to improve your content’s effectiveness and to prove its value ](https://www.screensteps.com/features/analytics?hsLang=en) Gain insights into what content is being used, who’s using it, and which search terms are missing. [Analytics icon-arrow-right-2 ](https://www.screensteps.com/features/analytics?hsLang=en) [![Image](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/assets/images/2x1.png) ](https://www.screensteps.com/knowledge-ops-solution/platform/authoring-tools?hsLang=en) ### [ Update and fill your knowledge base faster with easy content creation tools ](https://www.screensteps.com/knowledge-ops-solution/platform/authoring-tools?hsLang=en) Capture screenshots, create decision trees, call out text blocks, and more — all from a single authoring tool. [Content Creation icon-arrow-right-2 ](https://www.screensteps.com/knowledge-ops-solution/platform/authoring-tools?hsLang=en) ## Get the tools & frameworks you need for confident & independent employees Improving employee onboarding & performance starts with the right systems, frameworks, and habits. Learn how the ScreenSteps knowledge ops solution can revolutionize the way your team uses knowledge.  [Get Started With a Live Demo](https://www.screensteps.com/demo?hsLang=en)