Real-Time Editing
Chordly uses conflict-free real-time technology to let multiple people edit the same chord sheet simultaneously without overwriting each other's changes.
When more than one person is working on the same song, Chordly updates the chart live so everyone stays on the same version without passing files back and forth.
What real-time editing looks like
When another person is in the song with you, Chordly shows that collaboration directly in the editor.
You can see:
- active user avatars in the header
- remote cursors
- highlighted remote selections
- live changes appearing in the document as they happen
That makes it easier to divide work, review edits together, or keep a rehearsal chart current while other people are in it too.
What happens when someone edits
If another editor types, deletes, reformats, or changes chords, those updates appear in the shared song without needing a manual refresh.
The goal is simple: everyone stays on the same version of the song while they work.
What to expect during a shared session
In a shared editing session:
- each person keeps working in the same song
- access still follows the song's share settings
- people with viewer-only access do not get editor access automatically
If you want someone to join the editing session, make sure they have editor access first.
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FAQ
- Do both people need to be online at the same time?
- Yes. Real-time editing requires both editors to have the song open at the same time. Changes appear as they happen while the session is active.
- Is real-time editing a Pro feature?
- Adding editors to a song requires a Chordly Pro account on the song owner's side. Collaborators who have been invited can edit without needing Pro themselves.
- What happens if two people edit the same line at the same time?
- Chordly uses conflict-free real-time technology to handle simultaneous edits. Changes merge together rather than overwriting each other.
- How many people can edit a song at once?
- Multiple collaborators can be active in the same song simultaneously. Each active user appears as an avatar in the editor header.
- Can a viewer accidentally start editing?
- No. Viewer-only access does not grant editing permission. Only people with editor access can make changes to the song.