I would like to extract the name of a Google Docs file and automatically include it within my document.
Currently, I can’t locate an option to insert a filename field directly in Google Docs. Furthermore, I want any changes to the file name to reflect within the document. Can anyone guide me on how to achieve this?
Hey Grace, there’s no direct feature for this in Google Docs, but you can use Google Apps Script to create a script that links the title and updates it automatically. Write a script to fetch the document’s title and insert it where you need. It’s a bit advanced but works!
An alternate approach might be to manually enter the document title text at the top of your Google Docs and format it appropriately. By placing the title in a text box or a header, it’s prominently displayed, and you can easily update it whenever the document title changes. Although it’s not automatic, this method is straightforward and avoids the complexity of scripts. When updating the document’s name, a quick manual check across your work ensures consistency.