Exports

HeroJournal supports exporting your achievements in multiple formats, making it easy to share your accomplishments during performance reviews or include them in other documents.

Export Formats

How to Export

1. Click the Export button in the header (or use Cmd+E / Ctrl+E)
2. Select your desired format
3. Choose a save location in the file dialog
4. Click Save

Excel Export

The Excel export creates a professionally formatted spreadsheet:

Features

• Styled headers - Blue background with white text
• Auto-sized columns - Readable without manual adjustment
• Text wrapping - Long content displays properly
• All fields included - Title, date, all altitude levels, metrics, evidence, tags

Structure

Use Cases

• Attach to performance review documents
• Share with manager for 1:1 discussions
• Present during calibration sessions

CSV Export

The CSV export creates a universal comma-separated file:

Features

• Universal compatibility - Opens in any spreadsheet application
• Simple format - Easy to import into other tools
• All fields included - Same data as Excel export

Use Cases

• Import into HR systems
• Data analysis in other tools
• Backup in plain text format
• Integration with custom workflows

Markdown Export

The Markdown export creates a formatted text document:

Features

• Human-readable - Works without special software
• Structured format - Clear sections for each achievement
• Altitude table - Side-by-side comparison of framings

Structure

# My Achievements

## 1. Achievement Title

**Date:** January 15, 2024

### Altitude Framework

| Audience | Description |
|----------|-------------|
| Peers | Technical details... |
| Manager | Outcomes... |
| Skip Level | Org alignment... |
| Leaders | Business impact... |

**Metrics:**
- Metric 1
- Metric 2

**Evidence:**
- [Link 1](https://...)
- [Link 2](https://...)

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Use Cases

• Include in team wikis
• Add to documentation repositories
• Share in text-based systems (Slack, email)
• Version control with Git

Export Tips

Before Performance Reviews

1. Filter to your review period using Date Filtering
2. Review achievements for completeness
3. Fill in any missing altitude levels
4. Export to Excel for your review document

For Managers

Excel format is usually preferred as it:

• Looks professional
• Is easy to navigate
• Can be printed if needed

For Documentation

Markdown format works best when:

• Adding to wikis or documentation
• Sharing in technical teams
• Version controlling achievement history

What’s Included

Exports include all achievements currently visible (respecting any active filters). They contain:

• Achievement title and date
• All four altitude framework descriptions
• All metrics
• All evidence links
• Tags