Rich Text Editor
Format your text with bold, italic, lists, and more. The rich text editor appears in several places throughout Inkwren where you need to create formatted content.
Where You'll Find It
The rich text editor is available in:
- Story Synopsis: Create compelling descriptions of your stories
- Story Notes: Organize your writing notes with structure
- Publication Description: Write back cover copy and marketing text
- Bio: Build professional author profiles on the contributor form
- Series Description: Describe your publication collections
Look for the formatting toolbar above text fields in these areas.
Formatting Options
Text Styles
- Bold: Make text stand out for emphasis
- Italic: Add subtle emphasis or style
- Strikethrough: Show text that's been removed or revised
Lists
- Bullet Lists: Create unordered lists for features, credits, or items
- Numbered Lists: Create ordered lists for steps or ranked items
Other Formatting
- Blockquotes: Highlight quotes, reviews, or special text
- Horizontal Rules: Add visual dividers between sections
- Insert Image: Add an image by URL, with optional alt text
- Insert Link: Add a hyperlink with custom display text; update or remove it later
How to Format Text
Using the Toolbar
- Select the text you want to format
- Click the appropriate button in the toolbar
- The formatting applies immediately
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Mac | Windows |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | Cmd+B | Ctrl+B |
| Italic | Cmd+I | Ctrl+I |
| Undo | Cmd+Z | Ctrl+Z |
| Redo | Cmd+Shift+Z | Ctrl+Shift+Z |
Tips for Good Formatting
Use bold sparingly: Reserve it for key phrases you want readers to notice first.
Lists improve readability: Break up long paragraphs into bullet points when listing features, credits, or items.
Blockquotes for impact: Use them to highlight reviews, endorsements, or important quotes.
Keep it professional: Match the formatting style to where the text will appear - marketing copy might be more dynamic, while bios should be straightforward.
Example: Story Synopsis
A well-formatted synopsis might look like:
A gripping tale of survival in a world where technology has failed.
When the last satellite goes dark, communications officer Maya Chen must:
- Navigate a world without GPS or internet
- Lead her team across hostile territory
- Uncover the truth behind the blackout
Perfect for fans of Station Eleven and The Road.
Example: Author Bio
Jane Smith is an award-winning science fiction author.
Her work has appeared in:
- Analog Science Fiction
- Asimov's Science Fiction
- The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction
She lives in Portland, Oregon, where she teaches creative writing.