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DeskDay article editor keyboard shortcuts

Written by Basil Mathai

The DeskDay article editor supports standard Markdown shortcuts. You can format content quickly using simple keystrokes without opening menus.

Basic text formatting

Select text and use:

  • Ctrl + B / Cmd + B → Bold

  • Ctrl + I / Cmd + I → Italics

  • Ctrl + U / Cmd + U → Underline

  • Ctrl + Shift + S / Cmd + Shift + S → Strike through

Headings

Type at the beginning of a line:

  • # + Space → H1

  • ## + Space → H2

  • ### + Space → H3

Lists

At the beginning of a line:

  • - + Space → Bullet list

  • * + Space → Bullet list

  • 1. + Space → Numbered list

  • [] + Space → Checklist

Inside lists:

  • Enter → New list item

  • Tab → Indent

  • Shift + Tab → Outdent

Quotes and callouts

  • > + Space → Blockquote

Code formatting

Inline code:

  • Wrap text in backticks → `code`

Code block:

  • Type three backticks → ```

  • Or type ``` + Space

After creating a code block, you can select the language for syntax highlighting.

Separator (divider)

To add a separator line:

  • Type ---

  • Or type ***

  • Or type ___

Then press Enter.

This creates a horizontal divider to visually separate sections.

Creating and managing blocks

  • Enter → Create new block

  • Shift + Enter → Line break within block

  • / → Open block command menu

  • Backspace on empty block → Delete block

Navigation shortcuts

  • Ctrl + A / Cmd + A → Select all

  • Arrow keys → Move between blocks

  • Drag blocks → Reorder content

Why use shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts help technicians:

  • Document faster

  • Keep hands on the keyboard

  • Reduce formatting time

  • Create structured documentation effortlessly

Once familiar, writing documentation becomes significantly quicker.

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