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How do I format the content of my snippets with keyboard shortcuts?

When creating or modifying the content of a snippet in your MerciApp workspace, you can apply different formats to your text directly using keyboard shortcuts or Markdown syntax.

📝 Available formatting methods

Formatting with keyboard shortcuts

Action	Windows (US)	Mac (US)	Windows (UK)	Mac (UK)
Bold	`Ctrl + G`	`Cmd + G`	`Ctrl + B`	`Cmd + B`
Italic	`Ctrl + I`	`Cmd + I`	`Ctrl + I`	`Cmd + I`
Underline	`Ctrl + S`	`Cmd + S`	`Ctrl + U`	`Cmd + U`

Shortcuts automatically adapt to your system language. On a French keyboard, use Ctrl + G for Bold, while on an English keyboard, use Ctrl + B for Bold.

Formatting with Markdown syntax

You can also use Markdown syntax to format your text:

Action	Syntax	Example	Result
Bold	`text`	`important`	important
Italic	`text`	`example`	example

Lists and structure

To create lists, simply use Markdown syntax:

Bulleted list: Type - (hyphen) followed by a space
Numbered list: Type 1. followed by a space

The list will be created automatically as soon as you press the space bar.

Insert an emoji 😎

Action	Windows	Mac
Keyboard shortcut	`Windows + .` (period)	Cmd + Ctrl + Space

🎯 How to use these methods?

With keyboard shortcuts:

Select the text you want to format in the "Snippet content" field
Press the keyboard shortcut corresponding to the desired formatting according to your keyboard language
The formatting is applied instantly to the selected text

With Markdown syntax:

Type the syntax directly around your text (for example: **my text in bold**)
The formatting is applied automatically when you finish typing

Tip: You can also use the shortcuts before you start typing. The formatting will then be applied to all the text you type afterwards, until you disable the formatting with the same shortcut.

💡 Tips for use

Combine formats: You can apply multiple formats simultaneously (e.g., bold + italics)
Cancel formatting: Use the same shortcut a second time to remove the formatting, or press Ctrl + Z (Windows) / Cmd + Z (Mac) to undo the last action
Choose your method: Keyboard shortcuts are ideal for formatting existing text, while Markdown syntax is useful when writing
Create lists quickly: To structure your snippets, simply start with - or 1. at the beginning of a line
Test your snippets: After creating your formatted snippet, test it in a document to make sure the rendering matches your expectations

Updated on: 11/02/2026

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