The selection toolbar allows you to quickly format existing text inside an article. It appears automatically when you select text and provides common formatting options.
When the selection toolbar appears
Select any text inside an article.
A floating toolbar appears near the selected text.
The toolbar stays visible while text is selected and disappears once the selection is cleared.
Available formatting options
The selection toolbar includes the following options:
Bold
Makes the selected text stand out.
Best used for important terms or headings.
Italics
Adds emphasis to the selected text.
Useful for notes or secondary emphasis.
Underline
Draws attention to specific words or phrases.
Use sparingly to avoid clutter.
Strike through
Shows text that is no longer valid or has been replaced.
Helpful for revisions or deprecations.
Structure and list options
You can also change the structure of selected text using:
Heading
Converts the selected text into a heading.
Useful for organizing content sections.
Numbered list
Turns selected lines into a numbered list.
Best for step-by-step instructions or ordered processes.
Bullet list
Converts selected lines into bullet points.
Ideal for listing features or key points.
Checklist
Transforms selected lines into checkable items.
Useful for tasks, validations, or to-do lists.
Quote
Formats the selected text as a blockquote.
Best for notes, warnings, or highlighted information.
Code
Formats the selected text as inline code or a code block.
Use for commands, scripts, or configuration snippets.
Color and highlighting
Text color
Changes the color of the selected text.
Use to highlight keywords or warnings.
Background color
Applies a highlight behind the text.
Useful for callouts or emphasis.
Avoid using too many colors to keep articles clean and consistent.
Adding links
Set as link
Turns selected text into a clickable link.
Use links to:
Reference related articles
Link to external resources
Navigate within documentation
When to use the selection toolbar
Use the selection toolbar when:
Formatting existing content
Applying emphasis or alignment
Adding links or highlights
For inserting new sections or blocks, use slash commands instead.
Best practices
Keep formatting consistent across articles.
Avoid overusing colors or underlines.
Use bold for structure, not decoration.
Review formatting before publishing.
