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Slash Commands
The problem
Reaching for a toolbar to insert a heading or list breaks writing flow and pulls your hands off the keys.
The solution
Typing / opens an inline, filterable menu right at the cursor.
Experiment
Task: Type / in the editor to insert a block.
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How it works
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Block editors
Insert headings, lists and embeds without touching a toolbar.
Chat inputs
Slash commands trigger app actions inline while typing.
Note apps
Quickly change block types mid-sentence to keep writing.
Docs
Rich content is inserted at the cursor with a keyboard-driven menu.