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Why the Forward Slash Instead of a Toolbar?
The forward slash (/) command is designed for speed, efficiency, and convenience. Once users become familiar with this shortcut, they find it much faster than navigating through a traditional toolbar or menu.
For more on text shortcut commands (also known as markdown), see this this article.
Using Slash Commands
How the / Works
While working in a SmartDoc, you can use the / character to access features like tables, links, image or attachment inserts, and more. Here’s how it works:
Type
/at the beginning of a new line.Alternatively, type
/after a space in body text (so it doesn’t trigger accidentally).
After typing /, you can:
Start typing to see a filtered list of matching options.
Scroll through the displayed menu to select an element, formatting, or embed option.
Available Slash Commands
Here’s a list of slash commands you can use. You can scroll and click to insert, or type part of the command name to filter the list.
Basics
Ask AI: Use AI to generate content for your SmartDoc, based on the prompt you enter.
Insert Emoji: Use emoji to express emotions.
Mention a Person/Team: Notify a person or team by mentioning them.
Link to Record: Add a direct link to a table's record.
Insert Image: Add images to your page.
Insert Attachment: Add attachments to your page.
Insert Divider Line: Break your document into sections with a line.
Insert Date: Add a date using a calendar picker.
Advanced
Insert Code Block: Display code with syntax highlighting.
Insert Checklist: Manage a to-do list.
Table of Contents: Display a clickable outline of headings.
Insert Table: Add a table with advanced formatting.
Insert Callout: Highlight specific content to make it stand out.
FAQ
Q: I need to type a forward slash as part of my text. Can I?
A: Yes! The menu only triggers if the / is at the beginning of a line or follows a space.
Q: I triggered the menu but don’t want to pick an item. What do I do?
A: Keep typing! The menu disappears either when nothing matches your input or when you hit the spacebar.
Practical Scenarios and Use Cases
1. Departmental Collaboration
Scenario: The Marketing team needs access to shared workspaces for campaigns and projects.
Solution: Use the / command to insert task lists, attach resources, and link directly to team discussions for seamless collaboration.
2. Project-Specific Embeds
Scenario: A product team wants to embed rich media, like videos and code snippets, in project documentation.
Solution: Use the /insert code block and /embed video commands to enhance the documentation with interactive elements.
3. Efficient Documentation
Scenario: A customer service team needs to maintain up-to-date troubleshooting guides.
Solution: Use /table of contents and /callout commands to create organized and visually clear guides.