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Slash Commands

Use slash commands to quickly insert different types of Markdown syntax into your notes.

Slash commands are a feature in Notetxt which allow you to insert predefined Markdown syntax or content into a note.

Slash commands begin with a /, followed by the name of the command.

Slash commands can only be used at the start of a new line that has no text on it.

The full list of slash commands, a short description of them, and their aliases are shown in the table below:

Command
Description
Aliases

table

Creates a table with two rows and columns.

tb

list

Creates a list with dashes.

dashedlist, dlist

numberedlist

Creates a list with numbers.

numlist, nlist

bulletList

Creates a list with bullet points.

blist

task

Creates a checkable task box to track a task's progress.

todo

code

Inserts a code block for snippets of code.

snippet

quote

Inserts a blockquote for displaying quotes.

blockquote

image

Inserts an image with alt text and a placeholder for a URL.

img, picture

video

Inserts a video with controls and a placeholder for a URL.

vd

link

Creates a link with text and a placeholder for a URL.

url

line

Inserts a horizontal line to separate content.

horizontal, hr, separator, section, divider

footnote

Adds a footnote for adding references to content.

fn, reference

metadata

Adds some sample hidden YAML metadata.

mdata, yaml

toc

Generates a Table Of Contents based on the headers within the note.

contents

date

Adds the current date.

day

spoiler

Inserts a spoiler box that reveals content when clicked.

secret

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