Text Editor

The text editor is active by default in every editor. You can type, copy/paste, and format the text. You can also add multiple widgets in any order.

Along with providing multiple widgets, the editor also supports Markdown syntax and other formatting options.

Adding and formatting the text

The cursor is already active at “Start typing or press / for widget” and waiting for you to type. On a new line, you can bring up formatting options by pressing the A button in the right-side panel. Before typing, you can select the following format options:

  • Choose the required heading case (H1, H2, H3, and so on)

  • Bold, italicize, or underline

  • Strikethrough or apply inline code formatting

  • Use superscript or subscript

  • Add a bulleted or numbered list

  • Add mathematical equations

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You can also format a selected piece of text by highlighting it.

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What else can I do?

Notice three additional formatting options that can be applied to selected text only:

  • You can link a URL.

  • You can add a keywordUse keyword if you need to explain the meaning of a term. It helps to remove confusion or provide extra but short information to learners. .

  • You can add a conceptSampleConcept2. Here’s a quick slideshow on how to add a concept.

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Select the 'Concept' option
Select the 'Concept' option
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How to delete and copy/paste a widget

Add any random widget. You’ll notice the button at the left; click it. You can preview, delete, and copy a widget.

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Copy/paste, and deletion works with the standard keyboard shortcuts as well.

Can I highlight text?

You can highlight text by typing '>' in the editor. It will open a block quote for you. See the example below for reference.

You can always write text or add any widget at the top, end, or between two widgets.

Another way to highlight text is to use the 'Callout' widget. This is what it looks like:

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Edit mode
Edit mode

You can choose any reaction that suits the tone of your text.