SmartDoc reads Markdown as you type: a hash and a space starts a heading, a dash and a space starts a list, and text wrapped in two asterisks is bold. The same shortcuts, plus @ for members and # for records, work anywhere in a SmartDoc.
Plan Availability | All plan types. |
Permissions | Any member who can edit the record can use the shortcuts in its SmartDoc. |
Platform | Web |
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Why use shortcuts?
Shortcuts keep your hands on the keyboard. Ctrl+B makes text bold, and # opens a picker to link a record in the current table.
Which Markdown starts a block?
Type at the start of a line | Result |
> and a space. | A block quote. |
Three backticks. | A code block. |
- or * and a space. | A bulleted list. |
1. and a space. | A numbered list; any number starts the count. |
# to ###### and a space. | A heading, H1 to H6 by the number of hashes. |
Which Markdown formats text inline?
Wrap the text in | Result |
One backtick on each side. | Inline code. |
Two asterisks on each side. | Bold. |
One asterisk on each side. | Italic. |
Two tildes on each side. | Strikethrough. |
How do I mention a member or link a record?
Mention: type @ and the member's name, then pick from the list. The member is notified.
Record link: type # and the record's primary field value, then pick the record from the list.
Which keyboard shortcuts work?
Action | Shortcut |
Bold. | Ctrl + B. |
Italic. | Ctrl + I. |
Strikethrough. | Ctrl + S. |
Heading levels. | Shift + Ctrl + 1 to 5. |
Paragraph formatting. | Shift + Ctrl + 0. |
Select all. | Ctrl + A. |
Line break. | Shift + Enter. |
Horizontal line. | Ctrl + _. |
Undo. | Ctrl + Z. |
Redo. | Shift + Ctrl + Z. |
On a Mac, use Cmd in place of Ctrl.
How do emoji and links work?
Type : and a keyword, such as :heart or :party, to search for an emoji. The text shortcuts :-) and ;-) convert to emoji as you type.
A web address typed into the document becomes a clickable link.
Last verified 22 Oct 2026.