# Visibility

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## Description

The Visibility setting lets you control whether learners can open the exact source documents a mentorAI retrieved to answer their questions. When visibility is on, the chat shows a **Retrieved Documents** side panel where students can click and read those files. When visibility is off, the mentor still uses the resource for answers, but students cannot see or open it—ideal for proprietary, assessment, or advanced materials.

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## Target Audience

**Instructor**

## Features

#### Per‑Resource Eye Icon

An eye icon (**👁️ = visible**, **👁️‍🗨️ = hidden**) next to every dataset entry toggles learner access with a single click.

#### Side‑Panel Source List

Visible resources appear in a **side panel** after the mentor answers, giving learners direct access to primary materials.

#### Non‑Destructive Control

Hiding a document never removes it from the mentor’s training; it only affects learner visibility.

#### Instant Updates

Changes to the eye icon apply **immediately**—no retraining required unless you re‑enable a previously hidden file.

## How to Use (step by step)

#### Open the Datasets Tab

- Click the mentor’s name → **Settings** → **Datasets**


#### Locate the Resource

- Scroll or search for the **file, URL, or cloud link** you want to adjust


#### Toggle Visibility

- **👁️** (no slash) → learners **see the document**
- **👁️‍🗨️** (with slash) → learners **cannot open the document**


Click the icon to switch states:

- Turning **Off** hides the resource (mentor still uses it)
- Turning **On** reveals it again in the side panel


#### Verify in Chat (Optional)

- Ask a question related to the resource
- If **visibility is On**, the source appears in **Retrieved Documents**
- If **Off**, the panel shows no link to that file


## Pedagogical Use Cases

#### Transparent Learning & Citation Practice

Make scholarly articles visible so students can **read and cite original sources**.

#### Scaffolded Disclosure

Start a unit with visibility **off** to prevent spoilers, then toggle **on** for deeper study.

#### Assessment Security

Hide **answer keys or test banks** while still letting the mentor reference them for feedback.

#### Proprietary Material Control

Keep **licensed or sensitive documents hidden** for external cohorts.

#### Adaptive Resource Sharing

Reveal supplementary readings only to **learners who ask advanced questions**, preserving focus for beginners.

By deciding which datasets are **visible**, you strike the perfect balance between **learner transparency** and **content control**—all while keeping the mentor’s full knowledge base intact.