Rich Text Formatting
Master the formatting toolbar and inline styles to make your Vellums visually compelling and easy to read.
The Formatting Toolbar
When you select text in the editor, a floating toolbar appears with formatting options. You can also use keyboard shortcuts for speed.
Bold (⌘B)
Make text bold for emphasis.
Italic (⌘I)
Italicize text for titles, terms, or subtle emphasis.
Strikethrough
Cross out text to show revisions or corrections.
Code (⌘E)
Inline code formatting for variable names, commands, or technical terms.
Link (⌘K)
Turn selected text into a clickable hyperlink.
Block-Level Formatting
Beyond inline styles, you can structure your content with block-level elements:
Headings
Three levels of headings (H1, H2, H3) to organize sections. Type "# ", "## ", or "### " to create them.
Bullet Lists
Unordered lists for collections of items. Type "- " to start one.
Numbered Lists
Ordered lists for step-by-step instructions. Type "1. " to start one.
Blockquotes
Indented quotes for citations or callouts. Type "> " to create one.
Code Blocks
Multi-line code with syntax highlighting. Type "```" to start a code block.
Math & Formulas
Vellum supports LaTeX-style math rendering powered by KaTeX. You can include mathematical formulas inline or as display blocks.
Inline Math
Wrap LaTeX in single dollar signs: $E = mc^2$ renders as E = mc².
Block Math
Wrap LaTeX in double dollar signs: $$\int_0^\infty e^{-x^2} dx$$ renders as a centered equation.
Supported Syntax
Full LaTeX math syntax including fractions, integrals, matrices, Greek letters, and more.