Overview
Use the Text block to write plain text in a note or document. Add your thoughts, meeting notes, or draft copy, then format the text with options such as bold, links, and lists.
Text uses Markdown content and is available from the slash menu. You can also ask Lara to improve or edit selected text, or use the available formatting controls to make it easier to read.
When to use it
Capture meeting notes or quick ideas directly in a document.
Write a first draft of an email, announcement, or other copy.
Keep a short project update or reference note in plain text.
Add explanatory text alongside other content in a document.
Features and settings
Built in
Format text
Select text and use options such as “Bold”, “Italic”, “Underline”, or “Strikethrough” to emphasize or distinguish parts of your writing.
Built in
Add links
Use “Link” to add a link to selected text. This is useful for pointing readers to a relevant website.
Built in
Create lists
Use “Bullet List” or “Numbered List” to organize steps, notes, and grouped information.
Built in
Adjust layout and formatting
Use alignment options such as “Align Left” or “Justify”, or choose “Clear Formatting” to remove formatting from selected text.
Built in
Ask Lara to edit
Use “Ask Lara to edit...” to get help with selected text. Available actions include “Improve writing”, “Fix spelling & grammar”, and “Make shorter”.
Built in
Write in Markdown
Text content uses Markdown, so the block is suited to straightforward written content and notes.
How to use it
Add a Text block
In the editor, type “/” and search for “Text”, then choose the block.
Write your content
Type your text in the block. You can also use it to continue a draft or add notes to a document.
Format what you wrote
Select the text you want to change, then choose a formatting option such as “Bold”, “Link”, or “Bullet List”.
Get help from Lara
Select text and choose “Ask Lara to edit...” to see available editing actions.
Where it works
On any page
In the / menu
Inside board cards
Turn other blocks into it
Own settings panel
Lara can add it for you
Examples
Meeting notes
Write down decisions and follow-up details, then use a numbered or bulleted list to organize them.
A first draft
Draft an announcement or email, then ask Lara to improve the writing or fix spelling and grammar.
A linked reference
Write a short explanation and link a relevant website from selected text.
Tips · Limitations
Tips
Select only the words you want to format before choosing a formatting option.
Use “Bullet List” for grouped points and “Numbered List” when order matters.
Try “Make shorter” or “Make longer” in Lara’s editing options to adjust selected text.
Limitations
The Text block has no settings panel; use the available text formatting options instead.
Very large Markdown documents may be too large to convert safely when importing them.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add plain text to a note?
Type “/” in the editor, search for “Text”, and choose the block. Then type your content.
How do I format text in a note?
Select the text and choose a formatting option, such as “Bold”, “Italic”, or “Underline”.
How do I add a link to text?
Select the text you want to use as the link and choose “Link”.
Can I make a bulleted or numbered list?
Yes. Choose “Bullet List” or “Numbered List” to organize your text as a list.
Can Lara help edit my text?
Yes. Select the text and choose “Ask Lara to edit...”. You can choose actions such as “Improve writing” or “Fix spelling & grammar”.
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