Writing in Markdown and Typst
Formatting bar, insert list, syntax explanations and templates for long-form writing.
Markdown and note files appear in a serif typeface in a centered text column. Typst files and code are set in a monospace typeface across the full width of the editor, like in any code editor. The default is JetBrains Mono, which is built in; “Schrift“ at the bottom of the navigation chooses another monospace typeface for code and Typst and the typeface for Markdown. The status bar shows the save state, the word count and the reading time; notes show their #tags above the text.
Formatting
- The formatting bar above documents and notes and the “Format“ and “Einfügen“ (Insert) menus set headings, emphasis, lists, links and code.
/at the start of a line opens an insert list – heading, list, table, code block and more, without typing the syntax.- Explanations on hover: move the mouse over syntax to see what it does.
- Cheat sheet (
Cmd/Ctrl-Shift-/) lists the most important markup.
All shortcuts are listed under Keyboard shortcuts.
Outline
The right margin shows one dash per heading. Click it to jump there – the quickest way through a long document.
Templates
Cmd/Ctrl-N creates a new document from a template:
| Template | Contents |
|---|---|
| Artikel (article) | Technical article or blog post with title, introduction and sections |
| Bericht (report) | Title page, table of contents and numbered chapters |
| Brief (letter) | Business letter (DIN 5008) with address, subject and closing |
| Buchkapitel (book chapter) | A chapter of a book or manuscript |
| README | Project description for a software repository |
| Notiz (note) | Short note without structure |
How the text becomes a PDF is described under Print preview and PDF.