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Comment Editor

How to write comments using the Comment Editor

The Comment Editor allows to create and update comments in a comment tree using the Markdown syntax.

Markdown

Comments are written in Markdown, which makes them look like regular plain text, and at the same time allows for more sophisticated formatting. For example, you can add links, images, even tables — find out more on the Markdown page.

Here’s one example of a comment on Markdown:

You can write in bold or italic, insert links and make lists:

  • Apples
  • Oranges
  • Pears

And below is its “source” text:

You can write in **bold** or *italic*, insert [links](https://comentario.app) and make lists:

* Apples
* Oranges
* Pears

Keyboard shortcuts

You can quickly close the editor, modify selected text, or insert new Markdown by using the following keyboard shortcuts:

Shortcut (Windows, Linux)Shortcut (Mac OS)Description
CtrlEnterEnterSubmit changes and close the editor
EscapeEscapeDiscard changes and close the editor
CtrlBBMake selected text bold
CtrlIIMake selected text italic
CtrlShiftXShiftXMake selected text strikethrough
CtrlKKInsert a link (when enabled)
CtrlShift.Shift.Insert a blockquote
CtrlEEInsert a code block
CtrlShift8Shift8Insert a bullet list
CtrlShift7Shift7Insert a numbered list

See also