What’s changing
In 2022, we introduced expanded support for composing with Markdown in Google Docs on web. Today, we’re introducing highly-requested features that enhance Docs' interoperability with other Markdown supporting tools. These include the ability to:
- Convert Markdown to Docs content on paste
- Copy Docs content as Markdown
- Export a Doc as Markdown (from File > Download)
- Import Markdown as a Doc (from File > Open or "Open with Google Docs" from Drive)
Who’s impacted
End users and developers
Why you’d use it
This update is particularly useful for technical content writers as they can now convert Docs content to/from Markdown. For example, developers can collaborate on software documentation in Docs and then export it as Markdown for use in other Markdown supporting tools.
Getting started
- Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
- End users: The import and export options are ON by default. The “Copy as Markdown” and “Paste from “Markdown” options will be OFF by default and can be enabled in Docs by going to Tools > Preferences > Enable Markdown. Visit the Help Center to learn more about using Markdown in Google Docs, Slides, & Drawings.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on July 16, 2024
- Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on July 31, 2024
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual Subscribers, and users with personal Google accounts