Organize Us uses areas as a boundary around a set of data.  Each area provides a secure collaborative workspace that can only be accessed by the members of that area. 

To create a new area you use the "Add Area" command available from your home page by using the [] icon.  If you are new to Organize Us and are not a member of any areas yet then the Add Area Form is displayed right on your Home Page. 



The add area command allows you to choose the type of area that you want to create.  Each area type is created from a template that contains the features that are most useful for that specific purpose.  Area templates can also contain default data that is designed to give you a better idea of what can be done with that type of area.

While there may be different types of areas available to different members, all members can create the following types of areas:

Family Area:
Family areas enable families to share, communicate, store, and collaborate on all family information. Family areas are initially created with little access control allowing all family members to have a lot of freedom in how they participate.

Group Area:
Group areas enable general collaboration for various types of small groups. Group areas are created with access control configured so that the group organizers have full control of the area while also allowing all group members to participate in the area.