Formatting Documents

Folio’s editor supports the formatting you’d expect from any modern document tool — headings, lists, quote blocks, code blocks, tables, hyperlinks, and more. There are three ways to apply formatting in a Document:

• Slash commands — type / to open a menu of block and formatting commands.
• Markdown shortcuts — type common markdown syntax (e.g., # for a heading, - for a bullet) and the editor converts it on the fly.
• Keyboard shortcuts — see Use Keyboard Shortcuts for the full list.

Slash commands

Type / anywhere in the editor to open the slash command menu for blocks and formatting without leaving the keyboard.

Use the ↑ and ↓ arrow keys to highlight the option you want, then press Enter to select it — full formatting without ever leaving the keyboard, designed to be fast.

Dismiss with Escape or by closing the menu without choosing an item. Type to filter (for example /he for headings).

Markdown shortcuts

Type these at the start of a blank line and the editor converts them on the fly.

URLs auto-link as you type — paste or type https://… or www.… and the editor turns it into a hyperlink.

Typography auto-replacements

These fire inline the moment you finish typing the pattern — no Enter needed.

Note on ---: on a blank line it becomes a horizontal rule / divider (see Markdown shortcuts above). When typed inline within other text, it becomes an em dash (—) instead.

Related: Using the Document Editor · Use Keyboard Shortcuts · Insert Mentions with @