How do I format text on my website?
Use the text editor to format your content with bold, italics, links, lists, and more.
Short answer: Click into any text area to access the formatting toolbar with options for bold, italic, links, and lists.
Basic formatting options
When editing text in a paragraph or other section, you'll see a formatting toolbar with:
Bold (B): Make text stand out
Italic (I): Add emphasis
Underline (U): Underline text
Link: Add clickable links to text
Lists: Create bulleted or numbered lists
Alignment: Left, center, or right align text
Adding links to text
Select the text you want to link
Click the link icon in the toolbar
Enter the URL
Choose whether to open in a new tab
Click Save or Apply
Creating lists
Click in your text area
Click the bullet list or numbered list icon
Type your first item and press Enter
Continue adding items
Press Enter twice to end the list
Line breaks vs paragraphs
Enter: Creates a new paragraph with spacing
Shift + Enter: Creates a line break without extra spacing
Tips
Use bold sparingly for emphasis on key information
Links should clearly indicate where they lead
Break up long text with paragraphs and lists for easier reading
Test how formatting appears on mobile devices
Some formatting options may vary depending on your theme
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