Overview

The text formatting menu appears whenever you select text, providing quick access to styling options and highlighting colors. The ⌘ + L shortcut is still available for adding text to AI context.

Quick Formatting

Select text to access:

  • Basic formatting (bold, italic, underline)
  • Text alignment
  • Headers and styles
  • Color highlighting
  • AI context options

Highlighting Colors

Highlight text for:

  • Important passages
  • Research notes
  • Revision marks
  • Character dialogue
  • Scene markers

Using the Menu

  1. Select text
  2. Choose formatting from pop-up menu
  3. Or use keyboard shortcuts:
    • ⌘ + B - Bold
    • ⌘ + I - Italic
    • ⌘ + U - Underline
    • ⌘ + L - Add to AI context

AI Context

While the ⌘ + L UI box is replaced:

  • Shortcut still works for AI context
  • Select text and use menu option
  • Or use keyboard shortcut
  • Context is preserved

Customization

Personalize your experience:

  • Choose highlight colors
  • Set default styles
  • Configure menu options
  • Save preferences

Pro Tips

  • Use consistent highlighting colors
  • Combine with keyboard shortcuts
  • Create style guides
  • Use colors for different purposes