KaeloFlow vs Documents: When to Use Each
4 min read · Updated April 2026
Both have their place. The mistake is forcing exploratory, non-linear thinking into a document — or writing a final report on a canvas. Here's how to choose.
Use a document when…
The output is linear: an essay, a spec to be read top-to-bottom, meeting minutes.
There's a single correct order and you mostly need to write, not arrange.
Use an infinite canvas when…
You're still figuring out the structure — research, planning, brainstorming, moodboards.
Relationships matter more than sequence, and you need to see everything at once.
You're mixing media: links, images, PDFs, and notes side by side.
The best workflow uses both
Think on a canvas, then write the result in a doc. The canvas is where the thinking happens; the doc is where the conclusion lives.
Key takeaways
- Documents: linear output, fixed order.
- Canvas: exploration, relationships, mixed media.
- Think on a canvas; ship in a doc.