Notion Formatting
The Markdown shortcuts Notion supports while you type, plus a converter that copies paste-ready rich text.
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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.