> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/tech-tools-and-resources/this-gitbook-editing-it-etc.md).

# This GitBook; editing it, etc

## What is GitBook? How to edit it?

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See my notes on [another GitBook here](https://effective-giving-marketing.gitbook.io/untitled/appendix/how-this-gitbook-works), on how to edit it, etc.
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*Some quick points:*

* GitBook is mainly used for tech documentation; but it has some important strengths and it's pretty good for general use.
* It is based in markdown and other simple flat text files.
* It synchronizes through Git/Github, and you can push and pull ... but you can also select "edit" and "merge" and use it fairly WYSIWYG.
* They have a good support team (try their chat/help button).

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Also consider our 'style guide' linked [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/10aooH_YCVX__pXFqnY1l8Kn2_DPX9wdHdR9AfImSuDs/edit?usp=sharing) (for this and other communications)
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## Shortcut for switching between public and private versions of the same page

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18 Jun 2023 -- needs moving after moving GitBook location
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Switching between the public and private versions of GitBook (while maintaining the same relative page) is a pain.

**Semi-automate: going from the editable to the public version with a 'bookmarklet'**

Setting the following as a ‘bookmark’ seems to help (Chrome: bookmarks manager, edit any existing bookmark by right click --> edit)

![](/files/RUq3sanmhhGojhHRpg3h)

Name: “Switch to Public GitBook page” (or whatever)

URL: set to:

{% code overflow="wrap" %}

```
javascript:(function() { var publicUrl = document.location.href.replace('app.gitbook.com/o/-MfFk4CTSGwVOPkwnRgx/s/b1RpEkRWWqZAV4SlrFCt', 'globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/'); window.open(publicUrl, '_blank'); })()
```

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**To go in the other direction (public to editable version of a page)**

Setting the following as a "bookmark" seems to help (chrome: bookmarks manager, edit any existing bookmark by right click --> edit)

Name: “Switch to Editable GitBook page” (or whatever)

URL: set to:

{% code overflow="wrap" %}

```
javascript:(function() { var editableUrl = document.location.href.replace('globalimpact.gitbook.io/the-unjournal-project-and-communication-space/', 'app.gitbook.com/o/-MfFk4CTSGwVOPkwnRgx/s/b1RpEkRWWqZAV4SlrFCt/'); window.open(editableUrl, '_blank'); })()
```

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