Manually Add/Remove Sections - SpecPlanner

Written by Patricia Causey · Updated March 20, 2026 The Manage Section option in SpecPlanner allows users to tailor their project scope by adding or removing MasterFormat sections and subsections. This functionality helps create a customized ‘checklist’ of product categories relevant to your specific project needs.

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1. Using the Manage Section Option

Use this option to add/remove multiple sections

• If starting with an empty SpecPlanner, click the Add Section button
• If updating an existing SpecPlanner, click Manage Section in the navigation bar

• Toggle on/off the sections you want to add (green indicates selection)

• Use the down arrow to selecting subsections (when selected, subsections will automatically make its parent section or division visible)

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2. Using the Section option

This method adds sections within a specific sub-division, one MasterFormat section at a time

• Click the ”+” button next to the desired Sub Division
• Select the Group and Sub Group

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Best Practices

• Review your project scope before adding sections
• Use the Manage Section option for initial setup or major revisions
• Use the Add Section Option to fine-tune or add individual sections
• Regularly review and update your sections to keep your SpecPlanner relevant and efficient

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