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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 edit 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.

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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.