# 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.
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#### On Desktop
* Click the icon **`Aa`** at 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](/resources/keyboard-shortcuts.md) are supported (e.g. **Ctrl/Cmd + B** for bold, **Ctrl/Cmd + I** for italics).
* You can also use [**Markdown**](/write-and-edit/format-your-text/write-with-markdown.md) as you type — UpNote automatically renders it into rich text.
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#### 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.
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#### 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
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#### 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.
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### 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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