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Enter <code>**</code> on both sides of your text to bold.

Enter <code>*</code> on both sides of your text to italicize.

Enter <code>`</code> on both sides of your text to create an <code>inline code</code>.

- Enter <code>**</code> on both sides of your text to bold.
- Enter <code>*</code> on both sides of your text to italicize.
- Enter <code>`</code> on both sides of your text to create an <code>inline code</code>.

Use any of these shortcuts at the beginning of a new line or existing content:

Enter <code>*</code>, <code>-</code>, or <code>+</code> followed by <code>space</code> to create a bulleted or unordered list.

Enter <code>1.</code>, <code>a.</code>, or <code>i.</code> followed by <code>space</code> to create a numbered or ordered list.

Enter <code>#</code> followed by <code>space</code> to create an H1 heading.

Enter <code>##</code> followed by <code>space</code> to create an H2 sub-heading.

Enter <code>###</code> followed by <code>space</code> to create an H3 sub-heading.

Enter <code>####</code> followed by <code>space</code> to create an H4 sub-heading.

Enter <code>&gt;</code> followed by <code>space</code> to create a quote block.

Enter <code>---</code> to create a divider. The last <code>-</code> will trigger the divider.

- Enter <code>*</code>, <code>-</code>, or <code>+</code> followed by <code>space</code> to create a bulleted or unordered list.
- Enter <code>1.</code>, <code>a.</code>, or <code>i.</code> followed by <code>space</code> to create a numbered or ordered list.
- Enter <code>#</code> followed by <code>space</code> to create an H1 heading.
- Enter <code>##</code> followed by <code>space</code> to create an H2 sub-heading.
- Enter <code>###</code> followed by <code>space</code> to create an H3 sub-heading.
- Enter <code>####</code> followed by <code>space</code> to create an H4 sub-heading.
- Enter <code>&gt;</code> followed by <code>space</code> to create a quote block.
- Enter <code>---</code> to create a divider. The last <code>-</code> will trigger the divider.

Try the following before writing a text or on a selected text:

Press <code>cmd/ctrl</code> + <code>B</code> to make the text bold.

Press <code>cmd/ctrl</code> + <code>I</code> to make the text italic.

Press <code>cmd/ctrl</code> + <code>K</code> to create a <a href="http://hn.new" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hyperlink</a>, or paste a link on a highlighted word or sentence.

Press <code>cmd/ctrl</code> + <code>E</code> to create an <code>inline</code> code.

Press <code>cmd/ctrl</code> + <code>tab</code> to exit a list or nested list.

Press <code>shift</code> + <code>up/down arrow keys</code> to highlight multiple lines of content.

- Press <code>cmd/ctrl</code> + <code>B</code> to make the text bold.
- Press <code>cmd/ctrl</code> + <code>I</code> to make the text italic.
- Press <code>cmd/ctrl</code> + <code>K</code> to create a <a href="http://hn.new" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hyperlink</a>, or paste a link on a highlighted word or sentence.
- Press <code>cmd/ctrl</code> + <code>E</code> to create an <code>inline</code> code.
- Press <code>cmd/ctrl</code> + <code>tab</code> to exit a list or nested list.
- Press <code>shift</code> + <code>up/down arrow keys</code> to highlight multiple lines of content.

Enter the <code>@</code> symbol using <code>shift</code> + <code>2</code> to tag an Hashnode user and they'll be notified. This is useful in giving a shout-out to someone within your article. Their embedded name will lead to their profile on Hashnode.

Hint 💡: Press the <code>ESC</code> key to dismiss the @-user menu if you simply want to type @ within your article.

Press <code>cmd/ctrl</code> +<code> Shift</code> + <code>I</code> to toggle focus mode in the editor. For more information on editor focus mode, please refer to <a href="https://support.hashnode.com/en/articles/7213717-editor-focus-mode">this guide</a>.

While typing:

At the beginning of a block line

Two Keys Shortcuts

The @ Mention Command

Focus Mode