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title: "[Author Content] - Track and Edit Content in Real-time"
description: Track and edit content in real-time using Contentstack Live Preview.
url: https://www.contentstack.com/docs/content-managers/author-content/track-and-edit-content-in-real-time
product: Contentstack
doc_type: guide
audience:
  - content-managers
  - editors
version: current
last_updated: 2026-03-25
---

# [Author Content] - Track and Edit Content in Real-time

This page explains how to use Contentstack’s Live Preview to track and edit content in real-time. It is intended for content managers and editors who want to validate changes instantly while editing entries, and should be used when working on content updates that need immediate preview verification.

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Contentstack's **Live Preview** feature empowers you to manage content efficiently by allowing you to edit and track changes in real-time. You can click on specific content blocks within the preview window to directly navigate to the corresponding fields or entries, make edits, and see updates instantly.

To track and edit content in real-time, log in to your [Contentstack account](https://www.contentstack.com/login) and perform the steps given below:Previewing Content
- Go to your stack and click the “Entries” icon in the left navigation panel or use the shortcut key “E” (for both Windows and Mac users).**Note:** Make sure to enable Live Preview in your stack, configure the base URL, and select the desired environment (development, staging, or production).
- Select an existing entry and click the **Live Preview** icon.
- Hover over any content block in the preview pane. An Edit button will appear when a block is editable.
- Click the Edit button to navigate directly to the corresponding field or entry in the editor.
- Make the necessary changes in the editor.
- View your edits instantly reflected in the preview pane, ensuring the content meets your expectations.

By using Live Preview, you can validate changes as you make them, streamlining your content management workflow and improving collaboration across teams.

## Common questions

### Do I need to enable anything before using Live Preview?
Yes. Make sure to enable Live Preview in your stack, configure the base URL, and select the desired environment (development, staging, or production).

### How do I jump from the preview to the exact field I need to edit?
Hover over a content block in the preview pane and click the Edit button to navigate directly to the corresponding field or entry in the editor.

### Will I see my changes immediately after editing?
Yes. You can view your edits instantly reflected in the preview pane.

### Where do I access Live Preview for an entry?
Go to your stack, open **Entries**, select an existing entry, and click the **Live Preview** icon.