Better migration support, improved search and more

Migration just got easier

This month we’ve improved our import and migration tools.

First, we’ve tweaked the UI copy on the import page to make it clearer that you can easily import your content directly from other docs platforms by simply pasting the URL of your current docs into GitBook.

We now also support .docx imports, making it easier to migrate your knowledge from Microsoft Word docs directly into GitBook. And we’ve added new imagery to the import screen to make it easier for you to find the option you need (and just make the UI look nicer).

We’re still working on making import and migration to GitBook even simpler, so stay tuned for more.

Search reusable content & API specs

We’re currently rolling out a new search backend that also indexes reusable content and API specs, making them easier to find when searching your content. We’re currently running through the reindexing process for every GitBook organization. Once that’s complete, we’ll start enabling it for all organizations.

Get started in empty spaces faster

We all know how blank page syndrome can mentally block you when working on something new. To help you get started in an empty space, we’ve added some quick actions that let you instantly add a heading, image, hint, expandable or code block to an empty page with a single click.

We hope that this will kickstart your creativity while you’re working on new content — and we have more ideas to help with this that we’ll talk about soon.

Frame your images for visual clarity

Image blocks are great for showing off your product, but sometimes the image can blend with the background of your site, potentially confusing users.

To combat this, you can now add a frame to image blocks to give your images a consistent look and visually separate them from their surrounding content.

To add a frame, hover over the image, open the Options menu and enable the With frame toggle.

Here’s how framed images look in published docs:

Comment threads get a better home

When leaving feedback on a change request or page, we noticed that the comments panel could sometimes get a little long, with full threads displaying by default.

To combat this, we’ve removed threads from the full comments panel. Now, a button below the comment will show if it has any replies, and clicking the comment or the button will open the thread full in the side panel.

You can also click the new Expand side panel button to make the panel larger — perfect for longer or more detailed discussions.

We’re constantly working to improve the way you and your team work in GitBook, and value your input on features, bugs, and more. Make sure you head to our official GitBook community to join the discussion.