iA Writer 06 Markdown Guide

Question 1

1. How does iA Writer indicate formatting?

Answer 1

By using punctuation symbols. This text is subtly formatted as you write via Auto Markdown, and the formatting can be previewed and exported.

Question 2

2. Where do you find keyboard shortcuts to apply formatting?

Answer 2

see the help topic: Keyboard Shortcuts. For more info on formatting, see the help topic: Formatting in iA Writer.

Question 3

3. Headings

Answer 3

("#  ")
# Heading
## Sub-heading... (up to six characters)

Question 4

4. Numbered Lists

Answer 4

(“1. “)

1. Ordered list item
2. The under used is not important
3. 1. A nested list item…
      
      1. A tab-nested list item

Question 5

5. Bulleted Lists

Answer 5

(“* “ etc.)

• unordered list item
• you can also use - or +
• • A nested list item…
    
    • A tab-nested list item…..

Question 6

6. Task Lists

Answer 6

(“-[ ] “)

• [ ] An uncompleted task list item
• [ x ] A completed task list item
• • [ x ] A nested task list item…

    - [ x ]  A tab-nested task list item

Question 7

7. It is recommended to use TABS to instead of_________ for creating all types of nested lists on OS X

Answer 7

repeated punctuation