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Text Blocks

Text blocks are the foundation of most tags. They support rich formatting, making your content clear and professional.

Creating Text Blocks​

Automatic Creation​

Simply start typing anywhere in the editor. A text block is created automatically.

Using the Block Picker​

  1. Click + in the margin
  2. Select Text
  3. Start typing

Using Slash Commands​

Type /text and press Enter.

Basic Formatting​

Select text to reveal the formatting toolbar:

Bold​

  • Keyboard: Ctrl/Cmd + B
  • Toolbar: Click B button
  • Markdown: Wrap in **asterisks**

Italic​

  • Keyboard: Ctrl/Cmd + I
  • Toolbar: Click I button
  • Markdown: Wrap in *asterisks*

Underline​

  • Keyboard: Ctrl/Cmd + U
  • Toolbar: Click U button

Strikethrough​

  • Toolbar: Click S̶ button
  • Markdown: Wrap in ~~tildes~~

Code (Inline)​

  • Toolbar: Click </> button
  • Markdown: Wrap in `backticks`

Headings​

Create hierarchy with heading levels:

Heading 1 (H1)​

  • Type # at the start of a line
  • Or select text and choose H1 from dropdown

Heading 2 (H2)​

  • Type ## at the start of a line

Heading 3 (H3)​

  • Type ### at the start of a line
Heading Usage

Use H1 for main sections, H2 for subsections, H3 for details. Consistent hierarchy improves readability.

Lists​

Bullet Lists​

Create unordered lists:

- First item
- Second item
- Third item

Or type - or * at the start of a line.

Numbered Lists​

Create ordered lists:

1. First step
2. Second step
3. Third step

Or type 1. at the start of a line.

Checklists​

Create interactive checklists:

[ ] Unchecked item
[x] Checked item

Or type [] at the start of a line.

Viewers can check/uncheck items (if they have edit permission).

Nested Lists​

Indent items to create sub-lists:

  1. Press Tab to indent
  2. Press Shift+Tab to outdent

Text Styling​

Text Color​

  1. Select text
  2. Click the color icon (A with underline)
  3. Choose from palette or enter hex code

Background Highlight​

  1. Select text
  2. Click the highlight icon
  3. Choose a highlight color

Alignment​

  • Left (default)
  • Center
  • Right

Click alignment buttons in the toolbar or use keyboard shortcuts.

  1. Select text to link
  2. Click the link icon (🔗)
  3. Enter the URL
  4. Click Apply
  1. Click on the linked text
  2. Click the link icon
  3. Modify the URL or click Remove
  • Web URLs: https://example.com
  • Email: mailto:[email protected]
  • Phone: tel:+1234567890
  • Other Tags: Paste a tagd-ai URL

Special Characters​

Line Breaks​

  • Press Enter for a new paragraph
  • Press Shift+Enter for a line break (same paragraph)

Horizontal Rules​

Type --- and press Enter for a divider line.

Emojis​

  • Type :emoji_name: (e.g., :smile:)
  • Or use your system emoji picker (Ctrl/Cmd + .)

Markdown Support​

tagd-ai supports common Markdown syntax:

MarkdownResult
**bold**bold
*italic*italic
# Heading 1Heading 1
## Heading 2Heading 2
- itemBullet list
1. itemNumbered list
[text](url)Link
`code`Inline code
---Horizontal rule

Text Block Settings​

Click ⋮ on a text block for options:

  • Duplicate - Copy the block
  • Delete - Remove the block
  • Turn into Callout - Convert to callout block

Copy and Paste​

From Other Applications​

  • Paste from Word, Google Docs, etc.
  • Basic formatting is preserved
  • Complex formatting may be simplified

From Web Pages​

  • Paste content from websites
  • Links are preserved
  • Images may need to be re-added

Plain Text​

  • Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + V for plain text paste
  • Removes all formatting

Keyboard Shortcuts​

ShortcutAction
Ctrl/Cmd + BBold
Ctrl/Cmd + IItalic
Ctrl/Cmd + UUnderline
Ctrl/Cmd + KInsert link
Ctrl/Cmd + ZUndo
Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + ZRedo
TabIndent list
Shift + TabOutdent list
EnterNew paragraph
Shift + EnterLine break

Best Practices​

Readability​

  • Keep paragraphs short (3-4 sentences)
  • Use headings to break up content
  • Use lists for multiple items
  • Leave whitespace between sections

Formatting​

  • Don't overuse bold/italic
  • Limit color usage
  • Be consistent with heading levels
  • Use callouts instead of all-caps for emphasis

Accessibility​

  • Don't rely solely on color for meaning
  • Use proper heading hierarchy
  • Provide descriptive link text
  • Keep line length reasonable (60-80 characters)

Troubleshooting​

Formatting Not Applying​

  1. Ensure text is selected
  2. Click the format button again
  3. Try the keyboard shortcut
  4. Refresh the page if persistent

Pasted Content Looks Wrong​

  1. Try Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + V for plain text
  2. Paste into a plain text editor first
  3. Reformat manually if needed

Text Not Saving​

  1. Check internet connection
  2. Look for error messages
  3. Wait for auto-save indicator
  4. Refresh and check if content persisted

Next Steps​