This gives iA Writer permission to use the file. When using local images, they must be in a folder added as a Library location. Markdown uses the following syntax for images: !() Then, on a line by itself add the reference with a colon, space, and the URL: īoth local and web URLs are supported. Add the reference in square brackets after the text to link. Advanced LinksĬreate a link by surrounding the link text in square brackets, followed immediately by the URL in parentheses: () IA Writer 5 offers a keyboard shortcut for blockquotes: ⌘+ > These also now autocomplete in the same manner as lists. Type > plus a space (just like email): > A quoted paragraph They can be found by tapping the ⌘ button in the keyboard bar. iA Writer for iOS includes keys to indent and outdent list items. Nested list items are indented with four spaces or a tab. You can nest lists several levels deep, and combine them: * First level iA Writer for Mac and iOS also support clicking or tapping the list item marker to toggle it. Adding an x between the square brackets will tick off a task list item in the Preview. Create a bulleted list by using an asterisk (*), hyphen (-), or plus sign (+), followed by a space. Any number (followed by a full stop and space) can be used and the list items will be ordered from 1 when exported. You can use double equals signs to highlight text: =highlight= Numbered lists You can use double tildes to make strikethrough text: ~~strikethrough~~ Highlight Emphasis + Importance ***example*** or _example_.

Importance: **example** or _example_ ( ⌘B).# First level headingĮmphasis (“italics”) and important (“bold”) are written by putting * or _ around the text you want to see in a different format. You can use up to up to six levels by writing # at the start of a line the number of hashtags defines the hierarchy of the heading. iA Writer’s Auto-Markdown will give you instant feedback if you got the formatting right or not. Once you get the basics, you will quickly love it as it allows you to format your text without taking your hands off the keyboard. If you are not familiar with Markdown, it might look a little scary at first.

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