> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.a2v2.ai/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Add Text Snippets > Paste plain text straight into your agent's knowledge base — no file needed. A **Text** source lets you type or paste content directly into your agent's knowledge base. It's the fastest way to add knowledge you already have in your head or your clipboard — a short policy, a set of notes, a product blurb — without creating a file first. ## Prerequisites * An agent (see [Create an agent](/building/create-agent)). * The text you want the agent to learn from. ## Add a text snippet In the agent sidebar, go to **Expertise → Knowledge Base**. Select **New Knowledge Item**, then open the **Text** tab. Its subtitle reads "Add plain text-based sources." Enter a **Title** so you can recognize the snippet later in your source list. Add the content in the text body. This is what your agent will learn from. Select **Add text snippet**. The source appears in your list and is indexed — it's live once it shows **Completed**. The Text tab of New Knowledge Item with a title and text body. ## Options reference | Field | What it controls | Notes | | ------------- | ----------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- | | **Title** | The name of the source in your list | Use a descriptive name so it's easy to manage later. | | **Text body** | The content the agent learns from | Plain text — no file required. | Text snippets count toward your **Characters Used** allowance on the Knowledge Base. See [Knowledge Base overview](/knowledge-base/overview#usage). ## When to use Text Add a fact, policy, or note in seconds without preparing a document. Word the snippet exactly how you want the agent to learn it. ## Tips * Keep each snippet to **one topic** so retrieval stays sharp. * Give every snippet a clear **title** — it's how you'll find and update it later. * For an exact, word-for-word answer to a known question, a [Q\&A pair](/knowledge-base/qa) is often a better fit than free text. ## Troubleshooting Confirm the source shows **Completed** in the [Knowledge Base](/knowledge-base/overview). If it does, the wording may not match how the question is asked — add a closer-matching snippet or a [Q\&A pair](/knowledge-base/qa). ## Related