Rich Editing
Format your documents with headings, lists, embeds, slash commands, and AI writing tools.
Clave documents use a block-based rich text editor. Every piece of content — a paragraph, a heading, a table — is a block that you can format, rearrange, and transform.
Text formatting
Select any text to reveal the formatting toolbar. From there you can apply:
- Bold (Cmd/Ctrl+B)
- Italic (Cmd/Ctrl+I)
StrikethroughInline code- Links (Cmd/Ctrl+K)
- Text color and highlight
Slash commands
Type / anywhere in the editor to open the slash command menu. Start typing to filter by name. Press Enter or click an item to insert it.
AI
| Command | What it does |
|---|---|
| AI: Continue writing | AI continues writing from where you left off |
| AI: Summarize above | AI summarizes the content above the cursor |
| AI: Write from prompt... | Opens a prompt field — AI writes based on your instructions |
| AI: Improve writing | AI rewrites the current block with better clarity and flow |
| AI: Translate... | Translates the document content to another language |
| AI: Dictate with voice | Starts voice dictation — speak to insert text |
Basic blocks
| Command | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Text | — | Plain paragraph |
| Heading 1 | # | Large section heading |
| Heading 2 | ## | Medium section heading |
| Heading 3 | ### | Small section heading |
| Bulleted list | - | Unordered list |
| Numbered list | 1. | Ordered list |
| To-do list | [] | Checkbox list for tasks |
| Toggle | — | Collapsible block |
| Code Block | ``` | Syntax-highlighted code block |
| Table | — | Insert a table |
| Blockquote | > | Indented quote block |
| Callout | — | Highlighted note block with icon |
Media
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| Image | Upload an image from your computer |
| Video | Upload a video file |
| Video Embed | Embed a video from a URL (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) |
| GIF | Search and insert an animated GIF |
Advanced blocks
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| Table of contents | Auto-generated list of headings in the document |
| 2 columns | Split content into two side-by-side columns |
| 3 columns | Split content into three side-by-side columns |
| Equation | Insert a math equation block (LaTeX) |
| Excalidraw | Embed a mini whiteboard canvas inline |
| Code Drawing | Insert a code-based diagram (Mermaid, PlantUML, Graphviz) |
Inline elements
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
Mention (@) | Mention a workspace member, document, or whiteboard |
| Date | Insert a formatted date |
| Inline Equation | Insert a math expression inline in text |
Tables
Insert a table using /Table. Once inserted:
- Click a cell to edit its content.
- Hover over a row or column header to reveal insert/delete options.
- Drag rows or columns to reorder them.
Code blocks
Insert a code block using /Code Block or by typing three backticks (```). Select a language from the dropdown in the block header for syntax highlighting.
Callout blocks
Callout blocks draw attention to important information. Insert one with /Callout. Click the icon on the left to change the callout's emoji.
Toggle blocks
Toggle blocks hide their content behind a clickable heading. Use them for FAQs, step-by-step instructions, or supplementary details. Insert with /Toggle.
Drag and drop
Every block has a drag handle on the left side (visible on hover). Drag it to reorder blocks within the document.
Inline AI (Cmd+I)
With text selected, press Cmd+I (Mac) or Ctrl+I (Windows/Linux) to open the inline AI menu. Choose from actions like rewrite, shorten, expand, or summarize the selected text.
See Inline AI for more detail.