Text Formatting

Learn how to format text in the ArchDoc editor.

Basic Formatting

Bold

Make text bold for emphasis.

• Toolbar: Click the B button
• Shortcut: Ctrl/Cmd + B
• Markdown: **text** or __text__

Italic

Make text italic for subtle emphasis.

• Toolbar: Click the I button
• Shortcut: Ctrl/Cmd + I
• Markdown: *text* or _text_

Underline

Underline text for highlighting.

• Toolbar: Click the U̲ button
• Shortcut: Ctrl/Cmd + U

Strikethrough

Show deleted or deprecated text.

• Toolbar: Click the S button
• Markdown: ~~text~~

Highlight

Highlight important text.

• Toolbar: Click the 🖍️ button
• Select text first, then click highlight

Headings

Six heading levels are available:

Heading 1

Heading 2

Heading 3

Heading 4

Heading 5

Heading 6

Using Headings

Toolbar: Click H1-H6 buttons

Shortcuts:

Markdown:

# Heading 1
## Heading 2
### Heading 3
#### Heading 4
##### Heading 5
###### Heading 6

Best Practices for Headings

• Use H1 sparingly (usually the document title)
• Use H2 for major sections
• Use H3-H4 for subsections
• Maintain hierarchy (don't skip levels)

Inline Code

Use inline code for:

• Variable names
• Function names
• File paths
• Short code snippets

Toolbar: Click the </> button Shortcut: Ctrl/Cmd + E Markdown: `code`

Subscript and Superscript

Subscript

For chemical formulas: H₂O, CO₂

Toolbar: Click the subscript button

Superscript

For exponents: x², E=mc²

Toolbar: Click the superscript button

Text Alignment

Control text alignment for paragraphs:

Toolbar: Use the alignment buttons

Blockquotes

Use blockquotes for important callouts, quotations, or notes.

Toolbar: Click the quote button Shortcut: Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + B Markdown: > text

Nested quotes:

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Horizontal Rules

Separate sections with horizontal rules:

Toolbar: Click the — button Markdown: --- or *** or ___

Lists

Bullet Lists

• First item
• Second item
  • Nested item
  • Another nested
• Third item

Toolbar: Click the • button Shortcut: Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + 8 Markdown: - item or * item

Numbered Lists

1. First step
2. Second step
   1. Sub-step
   2. Another sub-step
3. Third step

Toolbar: Click the 1. button Shortcut: Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + 7 Markdown: 1. item

Links

Create clickable links:

1. Select the text to link
2. Click the 🔗 button in the toolbar
3. Enter the URL
4. Click Insert

Or paste a URL to auto-create a link.

Markdown: [text](url)

Combined Formatting

You can combine formatting styles:

• Bold and italic
• Strikethrough with code
• Bold link
• H₂O is water

Tips

Use Formatting Sparingly

• Too much bold reduces impact
• Use headings for structure, not emphasis
• Highlight only truly important text

Be Consistent

• Use the same heading level for similar sections
• Be consistent with bold vs. italic for emphasis
• Follow a style guide if available

Consider Accessibility

• Headings help screen readers navigate
• Don't use formatting alone to convey meaning
• Provide context in text, not just visuals