How do I add video, audio or a file to a story?
Use Insert, then Video, Audio or File. Pick the file from your media library. YouTube and Vimeo links work as embeds without any extra feature.
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How do I use the editor toolbar and menus?
The editor has a menu bar (File to Help), a toolbar, a slash menu and a text bubble. You can choose which toolbar groups show.
How do I add a table to a story?
Insert a table, add rows and columns, turn on a header row, merge cells and delete parts from the Table menu.
How do I add a table of contents to a story?
A table of contents is built from the story’s headings when readers open it. Choose the title and which heading levels to include.
How do I add a summary box or key points?
A short summary near the top helps readers and AI answers. Add a Summary box for a quick answer and Key points for a few takeaways.
How do I add a shared block or a poll to a story?
Insert a shared block you wrote once, such as a disclaimer, or a poll or form from Growth. Changes to a shared block update every story that uses it.
How do I set a story’s search title, description and web address?
Open More Google and sharing options in the story editor to set the web address, SEO title, meta description, focus keyword and social cards, with a preview.
How do I make a scrollytelling story?
Scrollytelling shows steps with an image as readers scroll. Add steps, give each an image and text, and pick the layout.
How do I see or restore an earlier version of a story?
The Versions panel lists every save and step. Compare a version with the story now, or restore it. A restore is saved as a new version.
How do I add a quote or a pull quote?
Use Quote for words someone said and add who said it. Use Pull quote to highlight a line from the story.
How do I publish or schedule a story?
Fill the Ready to publish items, then tap Publish story. To go live later, open More actions and choose Schedule. Reporters send stories for review.
How do I show different steps for each device with platform tabs?
Platform tabs show steps per device, such as iPhone, Android or Windows. Use 2 to 6 tabs.
How do I write a new story?
Tap New story, write a headline and the story, choose a main section and author, add a lead image, then save a draft and publish when ready.
How do I add images and galleries to a story?
Use the lead image for the main picture and the Image or Gallery block inside the story. Pick from your library, upload, or paste a link. Add alt text.
How do I add footnotes to a story?
Add a numbered note to a word or sentence. The notes list appears at the end of the story.
How do I add a FAQ to a story?
Add a FAQ block with questions and answers. Tap Add a question for more. Readers see it in the story.
How do I embed a video, social post or map?
Choose Embed, paste a link from YouTube, X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Threads, Bluesky, Vimeo, Spotify, SoundCloud or Google Maps, and tap Apply.
How do I add a definition box?
A definition box explains a term in a short box. Type the term and its meaning.
How do I create an author from the story editor?
In the Byline field, create a new author with a name, photo and short bio without leaving the story. Owners, admins and editors can do this.
How do I use columns and show/hide toggles?
Columns put content side by side. A toggle hides text until readers tap its title.