Gamma

Gamma's Document mode creates visual proposals and documents by combining AI-powered content generation with a flexible, card-based layout system, resulting in a continuous, scrollable output that merges the narrative depth of a document with the design elements of a presentation. This mode is specifically engineered for long-form content such as white papers, case studies, proposals, and training manuals, offering a modern alternative to traditional text-based formats like Word or PDF. The creation process begins with a prompt-based workflow that offers multiple entry points. A user can select the 'Document' format and use the 'Generate' mode, providing a topic or a detailed prompt. The platform's AI then drafts the entire document, including a structured outline, written content, and relevant visuals. An 'Advanced Mode' allows for refinement of the initial prompt, enabling users to specify visual styles, such as requesting 'No images' or 'Image placeholders,' to focus on the copy first. Alternatively, users can use the 'Paste' mode to input existing raw text, which Gamma will automatically format into structured cards, or the 'Import' mode to convert existing documents, PDFs, or content from a URL into the Gamma format. The fundamental visual construct in Document mode is the 'card.' Unlike in a presentation where each card represents a discrete slide, here the cards function as flexible sections within a single, continuous, mobile-responsive page. This creates a seamless, web-like reading experience. These cards can contain various visual elements, including distinct cover images, title pages, and full-bleed image cards (a feature of 'Studio Mode' in Gamma 3.0). The platform's 'smart layouts' automatically organize content within these cards into structures like columns and blocks, ensuring the document remains visually organized as content is added or edited. Users retain manual control via a drag-and-drop interface and card-specific settings to adjust alignment and resize elements. For data visualization, Gamma's Document mode supports the integration of charts and tables. Users can generate these visualizations by uploading data from CSV or Excel files. The platform also provides workflows for integrating data from Google Sheets, allowing for the inclusion of data-driven insights directly within the document. This capability is crucial for creating professional proposals and reports that require quantitative evidence. The behavior of a Gamma document is fundamentally different from a slide deck. It is designed for a vertical, continuous scrolling experience, which is better suited for in-depth reading than the frame-by-frame navigation of a presentation. There are no slide-like transitions between sections; the narrative flows uninterrupted. While this format is optimized for on-screen viewing, it has implications for export. When a document is exported to PDF, the continuous scroll format must be paginated, which can sometimes create awkward page breaks or other formatting artifacts that require manual correction. To ensure brand alignment, Document mode utilizes Gamma's theme engine. Users can apply custom themes that define fonts, color palettes, and overall styling. A 'Theme' button in the interface allows for manual theme changes, and the platform's broader 'Brand Kit' functionality ensures that all documents adhere to an organization's global brand standards. Despite the high degree of automation, manual revision is often necessary. AI-generated content may require fact-checking and refinement to ensure accuracy and to align with a specific tone of voice. While the 'smart layouts' manage much of the formatting, users may still need to make manual adjustments to achieve a precise visual outcome, particularly with complex column arrangements or chart formatting. Standard users are limited to applying AI edits on a per-card basis, whereas Pro users can edit multiple cards simultaneously, which can be a limitation for extensive revisions on the free plan. In conclusion, Gamma's Document mode provides a powerful tool for creating visually rich, long-form documents. It leverages AI for rapid content generation and a card-based system for a flexible, scrollable layout. This approach produces modern, web-native documents that are more engaging than traditional static files, but it requires users to be mindful of potential limitations related to AI accuracy and formatting artifacts during PDF export.