Use slash commands
Slash commands let you insert any block type without leaving the keyboard.
Open the slash menu
Place your cursor on an empty line (or at the end of a line).
Type
/.A searchable dropdown appears with all available block types.
Type to filter — e.g.,
/codenarrows to Code Block and Code Tabs.Press Enter or click to insert.
Available commands
Command | Inserts |
|---|---|
| Plain paragraph |
| Heading 1 |
| Heading 2 |
| Heading 3 |
| Bullet list |
| Ordered (numbered) list |
| Blockquote |
| Code block with language picker |
| Tabbed code blocks for multiple languages |
| 3x3 table |
| Image upload |
| Horizontal rule |
| Cross-reference to another topic |
| Reusable How component reuse works reference |
| Inline How component reuse works reference |
| Create variable sets token placeholder |
| Info Add callouts (blue) |
| Warning Add callouts (amber) |
| Danger Add callouts (red) |
| Success Add callouts (green) |
You don't need to type the exact command name. The menu does fuzzy matching — typing /warn finds Warning Callout, and /tl finds Topic Link. This makes slash commands faster than reaching for toolbar buttons.
Tips
You don't need to type the exact command name — the menu does fuzzy matching. Typing
/warnfinds Warning Callout.Slash commands work in topics and How component reuse works.
For inline elements (Create variable sets, Link between topics), you can also use the toolbar buttons.
For a complete reference of all slash commands with detailed descriptions, see Editor slash commands.
See also
Editor slash commands — Complete list with detailed descriptions
Format content in the editor — Toolbar and keyboard shortcut alternatives
Keyboard shortcuts — Full list of editor shortcuts
Add callouts — Callout types and when to use each
How component reuse works — Reusable content blocks inserted via slash commands