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Block Types

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Block Types

Block Types

Structure your documents with headings, lists, code blocks, tables, and more.

Every piece of content in RiteMark is a "block" - a paragraph, heading, list, or other element. You can insert, reorder, and delete blocks.

Available Blocks

Block Slash Command Description
Text /text Regular paragraph
Heading 1 /heading1 Large section title
Heading 2 /heading2 Subsection title
Heading 3 /heading3 Minor heading
Bullet List /bullet Unordered list
Numbered List /numbered Ordered list
Task List /task Checklist with checkboxes
Blockquote /quote Quoted text
Code Block /code Syntax-highlighted code
Table /table Grid of rows and columns
Image /image Insert image from file picker
Divider /divider Horizontal line

Headings

Three heading levels for document structure:

Level Size Use For
H1 Largest Document title, major sections
H2 Medium Subsections
H3 Small Minor headings within sections

Insert a heading:

  • Type /heading1, /heading2, or /heading3
  • Or select text and use the bubble menu

Markdown equivalent:

# Heading 1
## Heading 2
### Heading 3

Lists

Bullet Lists

Unordered lists for items without sequence:

  • Item one
  • Item two
  • Item three

Create:

  • Type /bullet and start typing
  • Or type - at the start of a line

Shortcut: Cmd+Shift+8

Numbered Lists

Ordered lists for sequential items:

  1. First step
  2. Second step
  3. Third step

Create:

  • Type /numbered and start typing
  • Or type 1. at the start of a line

Shortcut: Cmd+Shift+7

Task Lists

Checklists with toggleable checkboxes:

  • Todo item
  • Completed item

Create:

  • Type /task and start typing
  • Or type - [ ] at the start of a line

Toggle checkbox: Click the checkbox

Nested Lists

Indent list items to create hierarchy:

  1. Press Tab to indent
  2. Press Shift+Tab to outdent

Blockquotes

For quoted text or callouts:

This is a blockquote. It can span multiple lines.

Create:

  • Type /quote
  • Or type > at the start of a line

Blockquotes appear in gray italic styling.

Code Blocks

For code with syntax highlighting:

function hello() {
  console.log("Hello, world!");
}

Create:

  • Type /code
  • Or type ``` (three backticks) and press Enter

Features:

  • Syntax highlighting for common languages
  • Copy button in the corner
  • Monospace font

Specify language: Type the language name after the opening backticks:

```javascript
// your code here
```

Tables

Grid of rows and columns for structured data.

Column 1 Column 2 Column 3
Cell A1 Cell B1 Cell C1
Cell A2 Cell B2 Cell C2

Create a Table

  1. Type /table or use the bubble menu
  2. A grid picker appears
  3. Hover to select dimensions (up to 10x10)
  4. Click to insert

Edit Cells

  • Click any cell to edit
  • Tab moves to next cell
  • Enter confirms and moves down

Table Shortcuts

Action Shortcut
Add row above Cmd+Shift+Up
Add row below Cmd+Shift+Down
Add column left Cmd+Shift+Left
Add column right Cmd+Shift+Right
Delete row Cmd+Backspace
Delete column Cmd+Delete

Notes

  • First row is always the header
  • Columns cannot be resized (known limitation)
  • Tables export correctly to PDF and Word

Dividers

Horizontal lines to separate sections:

Create:

  • Type /divider
  • Or type --- on its own line

Working with Blocks

Insert a Block

  1. Click the + button next to any block
  2. Or type / to open the command menu
  3. Select the block type

Reorder Blocks

  1. Hover over a block to see the drag handle (left side)
  2. Click and drag to new position
  3. Release to drop

Delete a Block

  1. Hover over the block
  2. Click the trash icon
  3. Or select all content in the block and press Backspace

Tips

  • Quick lists - Just type - or 1. to start a list
  • Exit a block - Press Enter twice to exit a list or quote
  • Convert blocks - Use slash commands to change block type
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