{"id":87130,"date":"2026-08-03T11:44:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T10:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/help\/non-knowledgebase\/uncategorized\/how-do-i-use-the-text-editor\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T14:11:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T13:11:00","password":"","slug":"how-to-use-the-text-editor","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/en\/help\/my-churchtools\/text-editor\/how-to-use-the-text-editor\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use the text editor?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group ct-box ct-box-blue has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-74648fa9a9506de5179716347194bc98 is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1ccdadb1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:8px;border-left-color:#e7c000;border-left-width:0.5rem;color:#3f3400;background-color:#ffe5644d;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0.5rem;margin-right:0.5rem;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-left:0.5rem\"><strong>Important<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0rem;margin-right:0.5rem;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-left:0.5rem\">To start with, our new text editor is available <strong>in the wiki and for posts<\/strong>. It will then be rolled out step by step to many other areas of ChurchTools\u2014for an even more consistent and convenient way to edit your content. <\/p>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ChurchTools provides an editor for editing text. You can use it to write, structure, and format text. For example, you can insert headings, lists, links, tables, images, and mentions. It uses the <strong>Markdown syntax<\/strong>.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group ct-box ct-box-blue has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1ccdadb1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:8px;border-left-color:#3e70ce;border-left-width:0.5rem;background-color:#f3f5f7;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0.5rem;margin-right:0.5rem;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-left:0.5rem\"><strong>Note<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0rem;margin-right:0.5rem;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-left:0.5rem\">The term <strong>&#8220;Markdown&#8221;<\/strong> refers to a simple notation for formatting. You can select different formatting options not only from a menu, but also by typing specific character combinations directly into your text. For example, \u201c1.\u201d to start a new numbered list.<br \/>Of course, you can also use the editor without knowing these notations. You don\u2019t need any Markdown knowledge to do so.     <\/p>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What features does the editor offer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on where you are in ChurchTools\u2014whether on the web or in the app\u2014the editor offers a customized set of features. For example, when creating posts, you have three heading levels available, while on wiki pages you can use six heading levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can access many features directly using the buttons in the editor or by typing the forward slash &#8220;\/&#8221;. If you&#8217;d like, you can also switch to source mode and use Markdown syntax there. For more information on the two available views\u2014 <strong>Preview and Source Code<\/strong> \u2014visit our help page <span class=\"highlight\"><a href=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/en\/help\/my-churchtools\/text-editor\/text-editor-what-views-are-available-to-me\/\">Text Editor \u2013 What views are available to me?<\/a><\/span>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also access all editor functions using <strong>\/ commands<\/strong>. To do this, click inside the editor and type &#8220;<code>\/\"<\/code>. A drop-down list will open, showing you all the options available in the menus.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>header<\/strong> offers you the following options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To format paragraphs (1) or individual words and insert links (2), see also <a href=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/en\/help\/my-churchtools\/text-editor\/text-editor-what-formatting-options-are-available\/\">Text Editor \u2013 What formatting options are available?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inserting Tables, Images, and Divider Lines (3); see also <a href=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/en\/help\/my-churchtools\/text-editor\/text-editor-how-can-i-insert-tables-images-and-dividing-lines\/\">Text Editor \u2013 How to insert tables, images, and divider lines?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Undo or Redo Changes (4)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insert mentions of people, groups, wiki pages, and songs (5); see also <a href=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/en\/help\/my-churchtools\/text-editor\/text-editor-what-are-mentions-and-how-can-i-use-them\/\">Text Editor \u2013 What are mentions and how can I use them?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch between the preview and the source code (6); see also <span class=\"highlight\"><a href=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/en\/help\/my-churchtools\/text-editor\/text-editor-what-views-are-available-to-me\/\">Text Editor \u2013 What views are available to me?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wiki_Text-editor.png\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1734\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wiki_Text-editor.png\" alt=\"Screenshot Wiki Text editor\" class=\"wp-image-89385\" srcset=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wiki_Text-editor.png 1734w, https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wiki_Text-editor-300x72.png 300w, https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wiki_Text-editor-1024x246.png 1024w, https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wiki_Text-editor-768x184.png 768w, https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wiki_Text-editor-1536x368.png 1536w, https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wiki_Text-editor-360x86.png 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1734px) 100vw, 1734px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keyboard shortcuts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Of course, <strong>keyboard shortcuts<\/strong> are also available. Here is a small selection of the most common ones. You can find more in &#8221; <a href=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/en\/help\/my-churchtools\/text-editor\/text-editor-what-formatting-options-are-available\/\">Text Editor \u2013 What Formatting Options Are Available?<\/a>&#8221;  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Keyboard shortcuts<\/th><th>Function<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ctrl+B \/ Cmd+B<\/td><td>Format in bold<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ctrl+I \/ Cmd+I<\/td><td>Format as italics<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ctrl+E \/ Cmd+E<\/td><td>Formatting Inline Code<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ctrl+K \/ Cmd+K<\/td><td>Insert link<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Tab \/ Shift+Tab<\/td><td>Indent or outdent a list item, or navigate within tables<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ctrl+Z \/ Cmd+Z<\/td><td>Undo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ctrl+Y \/ Cmd+Y<\/td><td>Restore<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ctrl+A \/ Cmd+A<\/td><td>Select All<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group ct-box ct-box-blue has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1ccdadb1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:8px;border-left-color:#22c55e;border-left-width:0.5rem;background-color:#dcfce7;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0.5rem;margin-right:0.5rem;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-left:0.5rem\"><strong>Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0rem;margin-right:0.5rem;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-left:0.5rem\">If you regularly create content in ChurchTools, it might be worth taking some time to explore our editor and try out its various features and elements. It offers a wide range of practical and creative options for, for example, designing wiki pages that are both appealing and informative. <\/p>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for Organizing Your Content<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Well-structured content helps other users find information quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pay special attention to these points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use <strong>headings<\/strong> if your text covers multiple topics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>bullet points<\/strong> for several short pieces of information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>numbering<\/strong> for steps that should be performed in a specific order.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>descriptive anchor text<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>tables<\/strong> only for information that is truly easier to understand in tabular form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>images<\/strong> strategically and only where they support the content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group ct-box ct-box-blue has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1ccdadb1 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-radius:8px;border-left-color:#22c55e;border-left-width:0.5rem;background-color:#dcfce7;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0.5rem;margin-right:0.5rem;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-left:0.5rem\"><strong>Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"margin-top:0rem;margin-right:0.5rem;margin-bottom:0.5rem;margin-left:0.5rem\">Choose <strong>link text<\/strong> that makes it immediately clear where the link leads. Avoid link text such as &#8220;Click here&#8221; or &#8220;Link&#8221;; instead, use specific notes like &#8220;Open overview&#8221; or &#8220;Link to the sign-up page.&#8221; This makes your text easier to understand and fosters transparency and trust.  <\/p>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-group ct-artikel-zum-weiterlesen has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-79a8db7e wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:#f9fafb;margin-top:24px;margin-bottom:24px;padding-top:32px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:32px;padding-left:24px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Read more<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"highlight\"><a href=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/en\/help\/my-churchtools\/text-editor\/text-editor-what-views-are-available-to-me\/\" data-type=\"docs\" data-id=\"78466\">Text Editor \u2013 What views are available to me?<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/en\/help\/my-churchtools\/text-editor\/text-editor-what-formatting-options-are-available\/\" data-type=\"docs\" data-id=\"78468\">Text Editor \u2013 What formatting options are available?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/en\/help\/my-churchtools\/text-editor\/text-editor-how-can-i-insert-tables-images-and-dividing-lines\/\" data-type=\"docs\" data-id=\"78470\">Text Editor \u2013 How to insert tables, images, and dividing lines?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/churchtools.academy\/en\/help\/my-churchtools\/text-editor\/text-editor-what-are-mentions-and-how-can-i-use-them\/\" data-type=\"docs\" data-id=\"78472\">Text Editor \u2013 What Are Mentions, and How Can I Use Them?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ChurchTools provides an editor for editing text. 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