Live Sandbox: Learn by Doing

Method: learn by doing in a live sandbox. The blog's FAQ describes interactive docs that let readers "test, explore, and interact with the product directly inside the documentation." A sandbox goes one step further: readers edit real content, see the result instantly, and get automatic feedback on each task.

Try it: build an interactive topic

Edit the HTML on the left — the preview on the right updates as you type. Complete the five tasks; each one ticks itself off automatically when your code is right. Stuck? Use Hint or Show me.

🧪 Topic sandbox

0/5↺ Reset code

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All five tasks done! You just turned a flat page into an interactive topic — headings for scanning, a collapsible tip, a table, a warning, and a cross-reference.

Your code is saved in your browser, so you can come back later. The same HTML works in the ClickHelp topic editor's source view.

Why sandboxes work

Readers learn by changing something and seeing what happens.
Automatic checks give instant, specific feedback — no waiting for a reviewer.
Hints and "show me" keep people moving instead of giving up.