> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://gitbook.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://gitbook.com/docs/create-content/guides.md).

# Guides

Explore guides for creating and structuring documentation in GitBook

GitBook’s editor makes it easy to create and customize documentation, whether you’re starting fresh or working in an existing space.

#### Explore

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#### Quick guides

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<summary>How do I structure my documentation?</summary>

Organize pages and groups around the tasks readers need to complete.

This guide covers planning page hierarchy, creating groups, and refining navigation.

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<summary>How do I reuse content across pages?</summary>

Reusable content keeps shared text consistent across your documentation.

This guide covers creating reusable blocks, inserting them into pages, and updating shared content.

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<summary>How do I manage repeated values with variables?</summary>

Variables let you define a value once and reuse it across your content.

This guide covers creating variables, referencing them in pages, and maintaining shared values.

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<summary>How do I create a documentation style guide?</summary>

A style guide keeps your documentation consistent across contributors and AI-assisted changes.

This guide covers defining writing rules, adding terminology guidance, and maintaining the guide.

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