> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.notabase.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.notabase.io/markdown-shortcuts.md).

# Markdown Shortcuts

With Notabase, you can type markdown inline, and it will be automatically converted into the corresponding formatting block.

## Inline shortcuts

These shortcuts can be used while you're typing.

* Type `**` on either side of your text to bold.
* Type `*` on either side of your text to italicize.
* Type `` ` `` on either side of your text to create inline code.
* Type `~~` on either side of your text to strikethrough.
* Type `[[Linked Note]]` to insert a link to the note "Linked Note". This will create a new note with that title if it does not already exist.
* Type `[title](https://www.example.com)` to insert an external link. Or if you have the URL copied, you can type `title`, highlight it, and paste to create a link.
* Type `[custom title]([[Linked Note]])` to insert a link to the note "Linked Note" with a custom title.
* Type `#Tag` followed by a `space` to insert a tag called `Tag`.
* Type `((` and then some text in order to search for a block across all of your notes that has that text. Clicking on that block will insert a block reference.

## Block shortcuts

These shortcuts can be used at the beginning of any line.

* Type `#` followed by a `space` to create an H1 heading.
* Type `##` followed by a `space` to create an H2 heading.
* Type `###` followed by a `space` to create an H3 heading.
* Type `-`, `*`, or `+` followed by a `space` to create a bulleted list.
* Type `1.` followed by a `space` to create a numbered list.
* Type `[]` to create a checklist item.
* Type `>` followed by a `space` to create a quote block.
* Type ` ``` ` to create a code block.
* Type `---` or `***` to create a thematic break / horizontal rule.


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