Add documentation for download source code feature

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@@ -241,4 +241,24 @@ Projects that contain a `.xcodeproj` or `.xcworkspace` directory can now be clon
 in Xcode using the new **Open in Xcode** button, located next to the Git URL
 used for cloning your project. The button is only shown on macOS.
 
+## Download Source Code
+
+Source code stored in the repository can be downloaded.
+
+By clicking the download icon, a dropdown will open with links to download the following:
+
+![Download source code](img/download_source_code.png)
+
+- **Directory:**
+  > [Introduced](https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-ce/issues/24704) in GitLab 11.10
+
+  Only shows up when viewing a sub-directory. This allows users to download
+  the specific directory they're currently viewing. Available in zip, tar, tar.gz
+  and tar.bz2.
+- **Source Code:**
+  This allows users to download the source code on branch they're currently
+  viewing. Also available zip, tar, tar.gz and tar.bz2.
+- **Artifacts:**
+  This allows users to download the artifacts of the latest CI build.
+
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