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SmartDoc Feature: The '/' (Slash Command)
SmartDoc Feature: The '/' (Slash Command)

A quick and easy way to add advanced embeds and markup to your SmartDoc

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Written by Peter Novosel
Updated over 2 weeks ago

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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:

  1. Type / at the beginning of a new line.

  2. 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.

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