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Advanced formatting options in GitLaw Editor
The GitLaw Editor's advanced tools mark up your document for reuse: smart fields for fillable details you enter once and reuse throughout, and help text for guidance that never appears in exports.
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How do I use Smart Fields in GitLaw?
Use smart fields to mark fillable information such as names, addresses, dates or amounts. Once defined, these fields can be filled once and reused throughout the document. Smart fields are also recognised by the Agent, allowing it to update or populate values automatically when drafting or reviewing your contract.
You can access all smart fields from the … menu in the top right, under Document fields. To convert existing content into a smart field, select the text and use the second button from the right (Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + X). To insert one from the existing list, place your cursor and use the smart field button.
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How do I add help text?
Help text provides guidance or notes for the drafter or reviewer. It is visible during editing but not included in exported versions. Use it to explain context, drafting intent or internal comments without affecting the final document: place your cursor on a paragraph and use the right-most option in the toolbar.
You can also mark only a phrase or sentence as help text rather than a full paragraph: select the desired text and use Mark selection as Help Text. This is commonly used inside tables or specific sections where selective guidance is helpful.
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Frequently asked questions
Can the Agent fill in smart fields?
Yes. Smart fields are recognised by the Agent, so it can update or populate their values automatically when drafting or reviewing your contract.
Does help text appear in the exported document?
No. Help text is visible during editing but is not included in exported versions.
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Reviewed by the GitLaw team. Last updated 29 July 2026.