Automatic formatting of documents in GitLaw

GitLaw automatically marks up your document with Sections, so readers can navigate it quickly with no setup from you. The clause list is just as automatic: GitLaw builds it from your headings, so applying Heading 1, 2, 3 and so on in the editor keeps the clause structure up to date.

Before you start: a document open in the GitLaw Editor.

How do Sections work in GitLaw?

GitLaw automatically marks up documents with Sections for fast navigation. As soon as your document is in GitLaw, users get an easy way to jump between its sections without you doing any manual markup. There is nothing to configure: section navigation is applied automatically to the document.

How are Clauses marked in a GitLaw document?

GitLaw builds the clause list from your headings. Apply Heading 1, 2, 3 and so on in the editor, and the clause structure updates automatically: there is no separate clause markup to apply.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to set up section navigation myself?

No. GitLaw automatically marks up documents with Sections, so quick navigation is available without any manual work.

Do I need to mark clauses manually?

No. GitLaw builds the clause list from your headings, so applying Heading 1, 2, 3 and so on in the editor updates the clause structure automatically.

Reviewed by the GitLaw team. Last updated 29 July 2026.