Google Docs is introducing a new tabs feature aimed at making it simpler to organize and locate information in long documents. Initially announced in April, this feature is gradually being made available to all users of corporate Google Workspace accounts and personal Google accounts. However, depending on your account, you might need to wait a few weeks for the update to reach you.
How to Use Tabs in Google Docs
The tabs feature will be accessible in the desktop web editor by clicking on the marker icon located in the upper left corner of the screen. This icon, previously labeled “Show document outline,” now appears as “Show tabs and outlines” when hovered over. Users can manage multiple tabs, including nested ones, to help streamline document navigation. For example, within a “budget” section, you can create subsections dedicated to specific topics such as travel and food expenses.
Customizing and Sharing Tabs
The feature supports up to three levels of nested tabs, allowing users to select the “Add nested tab” option or simply drag one tab into another to nest them, notes NIX Solutions. Tabs, whether at the top level or nested, can be customized with unique labels or emojis to help with quick identification. If a document contains one or more tabs, a navigation menu will automatically open for easier access. Additionally, users can share links directly to individual tabs for quick reference. Those with editing permissions can rename, copy, or delete tabs, while viewers can still navigate using the tabs.
As the feature continues to roll out, we’ll keep you updated on any new developments or changes.