Text Formatting Shortcuts

Once you’re familiar with the editor toolbar, these shortcuts and quick access methods will help you format text more efficiently without interrupting your writing flow.

Bubble Menus

When you select text, a bubble menu automatically appears with the most commonly used formatting options:

How to use bubble menus:

1. Select the text you want to format
2. Click any option in the bubble menu that appears
3. Continue writing - the menu disappears automatically

Best for: Quick formatting changes without reaching for the main toolbar.

Keyboard Shortcuts

All basic formatting uses standard shortcuts that work across most applications:

Essential Shortcuts

• Bold - Ctrl+B (or Cmd+B on Mac)
• Italic - Ctrl+I (or Cmd+I on Mac)
• Underline - Ctrl+U (or Cmd+U on Mac)
• Create Link - Ctrl+K (or Cmd+K on Mac)

How to Use Shortcuts

For existing text:

1. Select the text you want to format
2. Press the keyboard shortcut
3. Continue formatting or writing

For new text:

1. Position your cursor where you want to start
2. Press the keyboard shortcut to activate formatting
3. Type your text with the formatting applied
4. Press the shortcut again to turn off formatting

Writing Flow

Keyboard shortcuts are fastest when you want to maintain your writing momentum. Learn the ones you use most often first, then gradually add others to your workflow.

Finding All Available Shortcuts

To see the complete list of keyboard shortcuts:

• Open the Help menu in Lacuna
• Select Keyboard Shortcuts for the full reference

This includes shortcuts for navigation, section management, and advanced formatting features beyond basic text styling.