# Create a document

To get started with Irelia you’ll first need to create a document. Each document can store different kinds of data, so think of it as a collection of _related_ data.

You can start from scratch or import existing data. Click the "Add New" button on the home screen and choose either "Create empty document" or "Import document".

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You can import spreadsheets in Excel format, as well as comma-separated value files or CSVs. If you import a spreadsheet that has multiple tabs, each tab will become a separate table in Irelia.

## Document Settings

While a document is open, you can access the document’s settings from the user menu.

There you can find the document’s ID for API use, as well as set the default timezone, locale, and currency for the document.

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