Format your text
UpNote provides powerful formatting tools to help you structure your notes and make them visually clear. You can format text using the toolbar, Markdown shortcuts, or keyboard commands depending on your device.
On Desktop
Click the icon
Aaat the bottom of the editor to open the formatting toolbar.
You can highlight text and use toolbar buttons to apply bold, italic,
strikethrough, headings, or highlight.Right-click selected text for a quick formatting menu.
Keyboard shortcuts are supported (e.g. Ctrl/Cmd + B for bold, Ctrl/Cmd + I for italics).
You can also use Markdown as you type — UpNote automatically renders it into rich text.
On Mobile (iOS & Android)
The formatting bar appears above your keyboard while editing.
Swipe the bar horizontally to reveal more options such as bold, indent, lists, or quotes.
Tap the “More (…)” button to access additional formatting tools like code blocks, dividers, or highlight color.
Markdown input also works — for example, typing
#followed by a space creates a heading.
Formatting Options
Basic Text Styles
Bold, Italic, Strikethrough, Highlight, and Inline Code
Headings
Choose from H1–H6 via toolbar or Markdown (
#symbols)
Lists and Checklists
Bullet list, Numbered list, or Checklist
Quotes and Code Blocks
Add clarity to notes containing references or technical content
Dividers
Separate sections in long notes with a horizontal line
Tip
You can customize your text style and appearance in: Settings → Editor → Typography Adjust font size, line spacing, and the starting heading style for new notes.
Rearrange formatting icons
You can rearrange the editor format bar so your most-used formatting icons appear first. The customized order syncs between the desktop and mobile app.
On mobile: Swipe to the end of the formatting bar and tap Edit at the bottom.
On desktop: Click the More (...) button at the end of the formatting bar, scroll to the bottom, and select Edit.
Then, drag the ☰ (hamburger icon) beside each tool to change its position.
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