Inline Formatting¶

Notionary supports comprehensive inline formatting that works across all text-based blocks including paragraphs, headings, callouts, lists, and more.

Overview¶

Inline formatting allows you to add emphasis, structure, and interactivity to your text content without creating separate blocks. All formatting can be combined and nested for complex styling.

Formatting Categories¶

Rich Text Formatting¶

Basic text styling including bold, italic, underline, strikethrough, and inline code.

**Bold text**, _italic text_, **underlined text**, ~~strikethrough~~, `inline code`

Mentions¶

Reference pages, databases, and users in your workspace with auto-linking.

Check out @page[Project Overview] and ask @user[Sarah] about @database[Tasks]

Colors & Highlights¶

Add color and background highlights to emphasize important content.

(red:urgent task) and (blue_background:important note)

Inline Equations¶

Mathematical expressions using LaTeX syntax.

The formula is $E = mc^2$ for energy calculation.

Combining Formatting¶

All inline formatting can be combined and nested:

(red*background:**@user[Sarah]** needs to review the \_important* changes in @page[Q4 Planning])

This creates: red background text with bold user mention, italic emphasis, and page link.

Supported Blocks¶

Inline formatting works in all text-containing blocks:

Paragraphs - Full formatting support
Headings - All formatting types
Callouts - Rich text with colors
Lists - Formatted list items
Quotes - Styled quotations
Tables - Formatted cell content
Toggles - Rich toggle titles and content

Best Practices¶

Readability First¶

Use formatting to enhance meaning, not just decoration
Avoid over-formatting that makes text hard to scan
Be consistent with color usage across your workspace

Performance Considerations¶

Mentions are resolved automatically but require workspace access
Complex nested formatting may take slightly longer to process
Use formatting purposefully rather than excessively

Accessibility¶

Color coding should supplement, not replace, other indicators
Use semantic formatting (bold for importance, italic for emphasis)
Provide context for mentions when sharing outside your workspace

Block Types - All supported content blocks
Page Management - Working with page content

Ready to get started? Begin with Rich Text Formatting for the basics.