> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.stage.systems/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Articles and the blog
> Write posts in the real design, keep them private until they are ready, schedule them, and publish.
An **article** is a post with a title, a date, a web address and a body. Your blog, news or case studies. Articles stay private until you publish them, so you can write for as long as you like.
## Writing
Open an article from the listing page, or create one from the listing's tab. The article shows in its real design and the whole body is one editor.
* Type anywhere. The title and date are editable in place too.
* Type `/` on an empty line for the menu: text, headings, lists, quote, media, divider, and any special blocks your site has.
* Drag a block by its handle to move it. Undo works with ⌘ Z.
Everything saves as you go. Press **Done** to leave.
## Private, public, scheduled
Each article has one switch: **Private** or **Public**.
| State | Meaning |
| ------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Private** | Nobody can see it on the site. Every new article starts here |
| **Public** | Live, after you press Publish |
| **Scheduled** | Public with a future date. It goes live at that time, within a few minutes |
An empty article cannot be published. Keep editing a published article and the site does not change until you publish again.
## The address
The last part of the article's web address comes from its title. You can change it in the article's settings. An address already in use is refused with a plain message.
## The listing
Your blog index is a normal page. Each card on it has a menu to publish, make private, or open settings without opening the article.
## Deleting
From the article's settings. It asks first.
## Next steps
Formatting and links inside the body.
Post the article to your channels.