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Markdown and formatting in comments

Incorporate rich editing and markdown options in your task comments and Chat messages.

What you'll need

  • Rich editing and markdown shortcuts are available on all ClickUp plans.

  • Everyone, including guests with Comment, Edit, or Full permissions, can use rich editing and markdown shortcuts in task comments.

  • Guests cannot use Chat.

Reveal rich editing options

Click and drag your cursor over text while creating a comment or message to reveal your editing options.

Screenshot showing the formatting toolbar.

Markdown shortcuts

Use markdown options to make changes as quickly as possible:

Type

Shortcut

Bold

*bold text*

Italic

_italicized text_

Strikethrough

~text with a line through it~

Underline

Command + u before typing

Syntax Highlighting

+ Space

Link

Command + k after highlighting text

Inline Code

` highlights simple text

Code Block

``` pre-formats simple text

Quote

> + Space

Other editing options

Embed links, mention tasks, and more:

  • Embed trusted links such as YouTube, Loom, and Figma.

  • Add an emoji while creating a comment by pressing :.

    • Alternatively, click the smiley face located under your text box.

  • Edit your most recent comment (while in comment editor mode) by pressing your up-arrow key.

  • Tag another user by typing @ in your comment, or just click the @ symbol below your text box.

  • Mention a task by typing @@ (or just click the @ symbol).

  • Mention a Doc by typing @@@ (or just click the @ symbol).

  • Paste an image by typing Command + V.

  • Create a line break by typing Shift + Enter.

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