> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.chamilo.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.chamilo.org/1.11.x/teacher-guide/groups/fill_a_group_manually.md).

# Fill a group manually

For a variety of reasons, a teacher may want to select group members manually, i.e. choose which learners will work together, e.g. learners with similar interests or goal, or an experienced learner with a latecomer to the course. To do this, (whether or not the groups have already been auto-filled) click the *Edit this group* icon ![](https://2324583860-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FlDtbPjZhax0iCyOmO06r%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-8b00cab9b865075d28703243e99eebd4c54d23cb%2Fgraphics37.png?alt=media) to add users manually:

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*Illustration: Groups – Filling a group manually*

Select and add/remove users as required using the arrows. Any user can be added as a *coach* (i.e. group leader, tutor etc.) or as a *Group member –* this will be shown in the listing.