Google Docs Introduces the Linkable Headlines Feature in Its Latest Update

Google has announced that it is rolling out a new linkable headlines feature in Google Docs. This feature will allow users to create links to specific headings in their documents, making it easier to share and navigate long documents. The feature also makes it easier to collaborate on documents. For instance, if you are working on a document with other people, you can use the linkable headlines feature to create links to specific sections of the document so that you can easily refer to them in your discussions.

How to use linkable headlines feature in Google Docs
“To improve shareability of documents, especially longer ones, we’re adding the ability to copy links to headings in Google Docs,” Google said in a blog post. Simply, open a Google Doc on web > add a heading (type some content and set to “Heading 1”) > right-click the heading > click the “Copy heading link” button > paste the contents.

Availability
The linkable headlines feature is currently rolling out to select users, and should be available to all users in the coming weeks. The feature will be available to Google Workspace customers, including Essentials, Business Standard, Business Plus, Enterprise Starter, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Essentials Plus, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Education Plus, the Teaching and Learning Upgrade, and Nonprofits customers.Q
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