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Markdown shortcuts

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Markdown 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.

Note: For a comprehensive list of all shortcuts, refer to our keyboard and markdown shortcuts guide.

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

ElementMarkdown syntax
Headings# Header 1
## Header 2
### Header 3
#### Header 4
##### Header 5

###### Header 6
Quote> This is a quote
Divider--- or ___ or +++
Fenced code block``` or ```json
Bulleted list* or - or +
Numbered list1. or 1)
Links[title](https://www.example.com)
Images![alt text](image.jpg)

Inline decorator shortcuts

ElementMarkdown syntax
Bold**bold** or __bold__
Italic*italic* or _italic_
Underline***underlined***
Strikethrough~strikethrough~
Highlight==highlight==
Inline code`code`
SubscriptH~2~0
SuperscriptE=MC^2^
Keyboard input::
Variable%
Inserted text++
Deleted text--

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