Learn Proseport · Lesson 4 of 11 · 5 min

Format without remembering syntax

Use the toolbar, the Format menu and shortcuts to format text, and let lists continue themselves.

1. Select, then format

   Select a word and press ⌘B, ⌘I or ⌘K (link). The same commands are on the toolbar and in the Format menu, so you never need to remember the symbols.

2. Headings in one keystroke

   Put the cursor on a line and press ⌥⌘1, ⌥⌘2 or ⌥⌘3.

3. Lists continue themselves

   Press Enter at the end of a list item to start the next one. Press Enter on an empty item to end the list. ⇧⌘8, ⇧⌘7 and ⇧⌘9 turn lines into bullets, numbers or tasks.

4. Tick tasks off

   Click a task's checkbox in Live or View and Proseport updates the [ ] in the file for you.

5. Code and quotes

   ⌥⌘C inserts a fenced code block; add a language name such as python after the opening fence for highlighting. ⇧⌘' turns lines into a quote.

6. Spell check

   Misspelled words are underlined as you type. Toggle it with ⇧⌘; or the Spelling button in the footer.

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