Pages
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In short: Pages are versatile elements used to structure and manage content within Documents. You can create, customize, and organize pages into top-level or nested structures and enjoy real-time collaboration with your team. Features include rich content blocks, visual customization, a comment hub, version history, and settings to enhance style and context.
The actual content management in Timebook begins with pages. Pages store your content and offer blocks that provide a range of functionalities, from a rich text editor for detailed formatting to displaying embedded content or media attachments. You can also create subpages to create a more complex structure in your Documents.
Pages are highly customizable: add a cover image, background color, or icon, or keep them minimal and content-focused. Additionally, pages can dynamically reference and display other Timebook content, simplifying the in-app navigation and providing better context.
Timebook pages are designed for collaboration. Multiple users can edit a page simultaneously, ensuring real-time updates and enhancing teamwork. Additionally, pages can be quickly shared, making it easy to involve others and maintain transparency.
To speed up page creation, you can use templates displayed at the bottom of an empty page to add pre-configured content tailored to various scenarios. Templates like project plans or meeting minutes let you set up page content in just a few clicks. For more information, see Template Center
Timebook offers various options for managing and customizing your pages. These features allow you to track who is editing a page, access comments, and adjust the visual appearance.
The available options include:
Page icon
Click the default icon to the left of the page name, then select an emoji or a Timebook system icon. The new icon will appear next to the page name and in the page list in the left pane.
Avatars
A list of avatars in the top-right corner of your working area represents all users currently viewing or editing the page. Click an avatar to access the person’s contact card and quick interaction options.
Add a page
Add more top-level pages to your Document using the dedicated button. This action expands the left pane with the list of pages and adds a new, untitled page.
Comments
Click the button in the top-right corner to view all comment threads on the page. You can reply, edit, delete, or resolve threads from here.
Setting
Open this section to customize your page’s appearance and choose what information shows next to the page name.
[...] menu
Use the options available in this menu to [Rename] or [Delete] the page you are working on. You can also access the [Version history] section from here to see previous versions of the page.
Use the [Show page list/Hide page list] button just below the Document’s title to expand or collapse the left pane.
The left pane is a list of all pages in the Document and each of pages has a [...] menu next to it with additional options. Use them to [Rename], [Delete], or [Move] a page to a different Document.
To access the settings listed below, click the [Page settings] button in the top-right corner of a page. These options are grouped under two tabs: [Style] and [Properties]:
[Icon]
Use this option to change the icon that shows next to the page name. You can select the actual icon and its background color.
[Cover image]
With this toggle enabled, you can enhance your page with a custom image. You can upload a Timebook file here, add an image from your Google Drive, drag and drop a file from your device, or use an image repository powered by Unsplash.
[Page background]
Enable this toggle to give your page a slightly different design with additional spacing around the edges. You can also select the style and color of the background.
[Full-width view]
This option lets you switch between two views, full and narrow. Use it to adjust the width of the content to your screen size.
[Creation date]
Enable this toggle to show the date when the page was created. This information will be displayed next to the page title.
[Created by]
Enable this toggle to show who created the page. This information will be displayed next to the page title.
[Modification date]
Enable this toggle to show the date when the page was last modified. This information will be displayed next to the page title.
[Modified by]
Enable this toggle to show who was the last person to make changes to this page. This information will be displayed next to the page title.
You can apply different styles and settings to pages within the same Document.
In Timebook, you can see how a page changed over time. You can easily find out who made changes and when. With access to page history, you can make the most of content management by comparing different versions and picking the one that works best.
After you select the [Version history] option in the [...] menu of a page, you will see a modal with two panes:
The left pane lists previous versions of the page. The name of the version contains the date that changes were made. This allows you to track the page’s development in chronological order. Press on a version to see a dropdown list of changes made and who made them.
The right pane is where you can preview the version you selected in the left pane. You can see what the page looked like at that point in time. There is also the [Restore page] button in the top-right corner; use it to overwrite the present version of the page with the one you selected.
To restore a page to its previous version:
Go to the [...] menu of a page and select [Version history].
Select one of the page versions in the left pane.
Click [Restore version] in the top-right corner.
Press [Restore] to confirm. The last version of the page is replaced by the one you selected.
The scope of version history may be limited by your Workplace’s pricing plan.
You can add pages directly to your Documents, making them top-level elements like the main chapters in a book. Alternatively, you can build a more detailed and organized structure by adding them as subpages, which helps break down complex information into manageable sections.
To add a top-level page:
Open one of your Documents.
Click the [Add a page] button at the top. Alternatively, click the [+] icon in the left pane.
Your new, untitled page is added to the list in the left pane. You can give it a meaningful title and edit its contents.
To add a subpage:
Open one of your Documents.
In the left pane, press the [+] icon next to an existing page.
Your new, untitled subpage is added to the list in the left pane. You can give it a meaningful title and edit its contents.
Pages and subpages give you the same options when managing your content. The only difference is in their position in the Documents’ structure.
In a Document’s left pane, you can reorder pages and subpages with a simple drag and drop.
You can also drop one page onto another to nest it as a subpage under the target.
For more information, see
for more information on available settings.
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