Markdown shortcuts
Log in to add to favouritesMarkdown shortcuts allow you to format text and insert new content using the commonly used markdown syntax, allowing you to edit and write faster without using a mouse.
How to use markdown shortcuts
There are two options: changing a block type, or adding style to text.
Inserting a block
The markdown shortcut for headings is #, a single # represents a heading level one, ## represents a heading level two and so on. Type the # character at the start of a line, and hit space and the heading will be inserted.
Formatting text
To write a bolded word, you'll type a double asterisk ** before you type your word, then close it with ** again, and press Space .
Block
| Element | Markdown syntax |
|---|---|
| Headings | # Header 1 ## Header 2 ### Header 3 #### Header 4 ###### Header 6 |
| Quote | > This is a quote |
| Divider | --- or ___ or +++ |
| Fenced code block | ``` or ```json |
| Bulleted list | * or - or + |
| Numbered list | 1. or 1) |
| Links | [title](https://www.example.com) |
| Images |  |
Inline decorator shortcuts
| Element | Markdown syntax |
|---|---|
| Bold | **bold** or __bold__ |
| Italic | *italic* or _italic_ |
| Underline | ***underlined*** |
| Strikethrough | ~strikethrough~ |
| Highlight | ==highlight== |
| Inline code | `code` |
| Subscript | H~2~0 |
| Superscript | E=MC^2^ |
| Keyboard input | :: |
| Variable | % |
| Inserted text | ++ |
| Deleted text | -- |