Format Text
Showing the Formatting Toolbar
The formatting toolbar is hidden by default to reduce clutter. To reveal it, click the Aa button in the note toolbar:
You can also toggle the toolbar using the ⌘⇧Y keyboard shortcut.
Available Formatting Options
The formatting toolbar provides comprehensive Markdown editing capabilities:
For quick heading changes, use ⌘⌥1 through ⌘⌥6 to apply Heading 1 through Heading 6.
Use ⌘⇧B to turn the current line or selection into a bullet list.
| Button | Function |
|---|---|
| Headings (H) | Insert headings (H1 through H6) |
| Bold (B) | Bold text |
| Italic (I) | Italic text |
| Strikethrough (S) | Strikethrough text |
| Horizontal Rule | Insert horizontal divider |
| Blockquote | Insert blockquote |
| Bullet List | Unordered (bullet) list (⌘⇧B) |
| Numbered List | Ordered (numbered) list |
| Task List | Task list with checkboxes |
| Table | Insert table |
| Link | Insert link |
| Code Block | Insert code block |
Context-Sensitive Behavior
The formatting toolbar adapts to your current editing mode:
- WYSIWYG Mode - Buttons open interactive dialogs for complex elements like links and tables, making it easy to fill in the details
- Markdown Mode - Buttons insert Markdown templates directly into your text, letting you work quickly with raw syntax
This smart behaviour gives you the best of both worlds: visual editing when you want it, and direct Markdown control when you need speed.
Need help with Markdown syntax? See the complete Markdown Guide for usage examples.