Notion Formatting
The Markdown shortcuts Notion supports while you type, plus a converter that copies paste-ready rich text.
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Fixes em dashes and filler
Rewrites em dashes to the punctuation that belongs there and strips filler from the converted output. Runs in your browser with no AI, and never alters the text you pasted.Ready for Notion
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Verified for Notion
Copies the converted text the moment you paste or pick a destination, with no Copy click needed.Runs entirely in your browser. Your text never leaves your device.
Notion formatting cheat sheet
| Feature | Syntax |
|---|---|
| Bold | **x** |
| Italic | *x* |
| Strikethrough | ~x~ |
| Inline code | `x` |
| Heading | # x to ### x |
| Bulleted list | - x |
| Numbered list | 1. x |
| Quote | > x |
| To-do | [] x |
What Notion cannot do
- Markdown shortcuts apply while typing, not when you paste plain text.
- Underline has no Markdown shortcut, use the Cmd or Ctrl plus U key instead.
- Colors and callouts are set from the menu, not from Markdown.
Frequently asked
- Can I use Markdown in Notion?
- Yes. Notion supports Markdown shortcuts while you type, like **bold**, # for headings and a dash for bullets.
- Does Notion keep formatting when I paste?
- Yes. Paste real rich text and Notion converts it to native blocks. This tool copies paste-ready rich text for you.
- How do I underline in Notion?
- Use the Cmd or Ctrl plus U shortcut. There is no Markdown shortcut for underline.