Report structure
Every Deep Research report follows a consistent format designed for readability and easy navigation.1. Executive Summary
A 1–2 paragraph overview of the most important findings. Written to stand on its own — useful for sharing with stakeholders who need the highlights without reading the full report.2. Main sections (3–8 topical sections)
The body of the report, organized around the topics and subtopics from your approved research plan. Each section includes:- A clear heading and optional subheadings
- Prose synthesis of findings from multiple sources
- Inline citation numbers (e.g., [1] [2] [3]) linking each claim to a numbered source
3. Conclusion
A summary of key takeaways and implications. May include recommendations, open questions, or a suggested next step depending on how the research goal was framed.4. Sources
A numbered list of every URL referenced in the report. Each entry includes:- Source number (matching the inline citation numbers in the body)
- Page title
- Full URL
The Sources list in the Canvas document mirrors the Sources panel in the chat sidebar. You can cross-reference between them to trace any specific claim back to its original source.
Working with the Canvas document
The Canvas editor opens automatically when your report is delivered. It functions as a full rich-text editor — click anywhere in the document to begin editing.Editing directly
Make direct edits to any part of the report:- Click inside any section to position your cursor and type
- Select text to access formatting options (bold, italic, headings, bullet lists)
- Delete sections, sentences, or paragraphs that are not relevant
- Reorder sections by cutting and pasting
Asking ZeroTwo to modify the report
Rather than editing manually, ask ZeroTwo in the chat to make changes to the Canvas document:| What you want | Example follow-up prompt |
|---|---|
| Expand a section | ”Expand the Regulatory Landscape section with more detail on EU requirements” |
| Add a new section | ”Add a section comparing the pricing models of the top 3 competitors” |
| Convert prose to a table | ”Convert the feature comparison into a comparison table” |
| Shorten the summary | ”Rewrite the Executive Summary in 3 sentences” |
| Change tone | ”Rewrite this report in a more formal, academic tone” |
| Translate | ”Translate the entire report into Spanish” |
| Add recommendations | ”Add a ‘Recommendations’ section at the end based on the findings” |
| Get quick takeaways | ”What are the 3 most actionable insights from this report?” |
Export options
Once you are satisfied with the report, export it in your preferred format from the Canvas toolbar.- PDF
- Word (DOCX)
- Markdown
Click the Export button in the Canvas toolbar and select PDF. The report is rendered as a formatted PDF document preserving headings, tables, and citations.Best for: sharing with stakeholders, printing, archiving in document management systems.
Understanding citations in the report
Each factual claim in the report is tagged with an inline citation number:“The global electric vehicle market reached 380 billion in 2023 [3]. Adoption is highest in China, which accounts for approximately 60% of global EV sales [7].”
- [3] and [7] correspond to entries in the numbered Sources list at the end of the report
- Click a citation number to jump to the corresponding source entry
- Click the source URL to open the original page in a new tab
Tips for working with your report
- Read the Executive Summary first — quickly assess whether the report covers what you need before reading the full document
- Check the Sources list early — the quality and diversity of sources is the best indicator of report reliability; scan it before relying on the findings
- Use follow-up prompts liberally — the report is a starting point, not a final product; ZeroTwo can expand, reframe, or add to any section
- Export before extensive edits — export a clean baseline version before making many manual edits, so you have an unmodified version to reference
- Combine with Web Search for fast follow-ups — if the report raises a specific question, use Web Search for a targeted answer without starting a new Deep Research session