How to format text with shortcuts on Daino Notes

beginner 8 min read Updated 2026-03-18

Quick Answer

Daino Notes supports common text formatting shortcuts like Ctrl+B for bold and Ctrl+I for italics. You can apply formatting to selected text or use shortcuts while typing to toggle formatting modes.

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Prerequisites

Daino Notes app installed
Basic familiarity with keyboard shortcuts
Active note document open

Step-by-Step Instructions

Select text for formatting

Highlight the text you want to format by clicking and dragging across it. You can also double-click to select entire words or triple-click to select paragraphs. The selected text will appear highlighted in blue.

Hold Shift and use arrow keys for precise text selection

Apply bold formatting

With text selected, press Ctrl+B (Windows) or Cmd+B (Mac) to make the text bold. You'll see the text weight change immediately. You can also click the Bold button in the formatting toolbar.

Press the same shortcut again to remove bold formatting

Use italic formatting

Press Ctrl+I (Windows) or Cmd+I (Mac) to italicize selected text. The text will appear slanted. Alternatively, use the Italic button in the toolbar above your note.

Add underline formatting

Apply underlines using Ctrl+U (Windows) or Cmd+U (Mac). A line will appear beneath your selected text. This formatting works well for emphasizing important points or creating headers.

Combine underline with bold for stronger emphasis

Create strikethrough text

Use Ctrl+Shift+S (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+S (Mac) to add strikethrough formatting. This draws a line through the middle of your text, useful for showing completed tasks or deleted content.

Format text while typing

Press any formatting shortcut before typing to enable that format mode. For example, press Ctrl+B, then type your text to create bold content. Press the shortcut again to return to normal formatting.

The cursor will show a preview of active formatting modes

Clear all formatting

Select formatted text and press Ctrl+Shift+Z (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+Z (Mac) to remove all formatting and return text to plain style. You can also use Format > Clear Formatting from the menu.

This shortcut preserves the text content while removing all styling

Combine multiple formats

Apply multiple formatting shortcuts to the same text for combined effects. For example, use Ctrl+B then Ctrl+I to create bold italic text. Most formatting combinations work together seamlessly in Daino Notes.

Use Ctrl+A to select all text before applying document-wide formatting

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Keyboard shortcuts not working

Check if Caps Lock is enabled or if another application is intercepting the shortcuts. Try restarting Daino Notes or switching to the formatting toolbar buttons.

Formatting applies to entire document instead of selection

Make sure text is properly selected before applying shortcuts. Click away from any selection and try selecting the specific text again before using formatting commands.

Cannot remove formatting from text

Select the formatted text and use Ctrl+Shift+Z to clear all formatting. If this doesn't work, try copying the text content and pasting it as plain text using Ctrl+Shift+V.

Formatting shortcuts conflict with system shortcuts

Check your operating system's keyboard shortcut settings and disable conflicting shortcuts. You can also access formatting options through the Format menu or toolbar buttons as alternatives.

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