> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.zerotwo.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Rich Text Editor
> A full document editor powered by BlockNote — ZeroTwo writes structured documents, reports, emails, and proposals directly into a live canvas.
The Rich Text editor is the default canvas type in ZeroTwo. Powered by **BlockNote**, it gives the AI a fully formatted document to write into — complete with headings, lists, tables, code blocks, and more. When you ask ZeroTwo to write a document, draft a report, compose an email, or produce any long-form content, this is the editor that opens.
## What the AI Writes Here
ZeroTwo uses the Rich Text editor to produce any structured document:
* **Reports and analysis** — market research, performance summaries, technical writeups
* **Business documents** — proposals, project briefs, meeting notes, SOWs
* **Articles and essays** — blog posts, opinion pieces, research summaries
* **Emails and correspondence** — professional emails, follow-ups, announcements
* **Documentation** — API docs, user guides, onboarding materials, READMEs
* **Templates** — any document structure you want to reuse
**Prompts to try:**
* "Write a product requirements document for a mobile app"
* "Draft a job description for a senior software engineer"
* "Create a weekly status report template with sections for wins, blockers, and next steps"
* "Write a blog post about the future of AI in healthcare"
* "Draft a professional email declining a vendor partnership"
## Formatting Reference
The Rich Text editor supports a complete set of formatting options. The AI applies these automatically, and you can apply them manually via the toolbar or keyboard shortcuts.
### Text Styles
| Style | Keyboard Shortcut | Use Case |
| ----------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------------------- |
| **Bold** | `Cmd/Ctrl + B` | Key terms, labels, emphasis |
| *Italic* | `Cmd/Ctrl + I` | Titles, foreign terms, light emphasis |
| ~~Strikethrough~~ | — | Removed or deprecated content |
| `Inline code` | `Cmd/Ctrl + E` | Variable names, commands, file paths |
### Headings
Three heading levels structure the document hierarchy:
* **H1** — Document or page title. Use once per document. Markdown shortcut: `# ` at the start of a line.
* **H2** — Major sections. Markdown shortcut: `## `
* **H3** — Subsections within a major section. Markdown shortcut: `### `
### Lists
* **Bullet lists** — Unordered items, features, options
* **Numbered lists** — Sequential steps, ordered instructions
* **Nested lists** — Sub-items under any list item. Indent with `Tab`, outdent with `Shift+Tab`.
### Tables
Insert tables for structured comparisons or data grids:
* Add or remove rows and columns via the table toolbar that appears on hover
* Cells support inline formatting (bold, italic, inline code)
* The AI can populate table data directly based on your prompt
**Example prompt:** "Add a table comparing React, Vue, and Angular across learning curve, performance, and ecosystem size"
### Code Blocks
Full code blocks with syntax highlighting for major languages. These are distinct from the dedicated Code editor canvas — use them for short snippets embedded within a larger document.
### Image Embeds
Embed images by URL directly into the document body.
## Slash Commands
Type `/` anywhere in the Rich Text editor to open the block command menu. Insert any block type without leaving the keyboard:
| Slash Command | Inserts |
| ------------- | --------------- |
| `/h1` | Heading 1 |
| `/h2` | Heading 2 |
| `/h3` | Heading 3 |
| `/bullet` | Bullet list |
| `/numbered` | Numbered list |
| `/table` | Table |
| `/code` | Code block |
| `/image` | Image embed |
| `/divider` | Horizontal rule |
Slash commands work both when you are editing manually and when the AI pauses mid-generation. Insert a block structure, then ask the AI to fill it in.
## Inline AI Edits
You do not have to resend a message to revise a passage. Select any text inside the canvas and an inline toolbar appears above the selection.
Click and drag to highlight the passage you want to change.
A small toolbar appears above the selected text with preset actions and a free-text input.
* **Rephrase** — rewrite in different words, same meaning
* **Expand** — add more detail and depth
* **Make shorter** — condense without losing key information
* **Fix grammar** — correct grammar and punctuation
* **Change tone** — adjust to formal, casual, confident, friendly, etc.
* **Translate** — convert to another language
* Or type any custom instruction: "Make this sound more authoritative"
The selected text is rewritten. Everything else in the document stays unchanged.
## Undo and Redo
The Rich Text editor uses BlockNote's native history. All changes — whether made by the AI or by you manually — are tracked in a single undo stack.
* **Undo:** `Cmd/Ctrl + Z`
* **Redo:** `Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + Z`
Undo history is per-session. Refreshing the page clears the undo stack, though the document content itself is saved.
## Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Shortcut |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------ |
| Bold | `Cmd/Ctrl + B` |
| Italic | `Cmd/Ctrl + I` |
| Inline code | `Cmd/Ctrl + E` |
| Undo | `Cmd/Ctrl + Z` |
| Redo | `Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + Z` |
| Heading 1 | Type `# ` then space at line start |
| Heading 2 | Type `## ` then space at line start |
| Heading 3 | Type `### ` then space at line start |
| Bullet list | Type `- ` or `* ` then space at line start |
| Numbered list | Type `1. ` then space at line start |
| Block menu | `/` at start of a new line |
## Exporting Rich Text Documents
Click the **Export** button in the canvas toolbar (top-right of the canvas panel) to export your document.
Exports a formatted PDF preserving all headings, tables, lists, and code blocks. Best for sharing with stakeholders who need to read but not edit the document.
Exports an editable `.docx` file. Open it in Microsoft Word, Google Docs, LibreOffice, or Apple Pages. All headings, lists, bold/italic formatting, and tables are preserved.
Copies the document as Markdown text to your clipboard. Paste directly into GitHub READMEs, Notion, Obsidian, a CMS, or any Markdown-native tool.
Structures the canvas content as a properly formatted email — adds a greeting, wraps the body content, and adds a professional closing. Copy into your mail client and customize the greeting and signature before sending.
## Tips for Best Results
**Be specific about document structure.** Instead of "write a report on AI trends," try "write a 5-section report on AI trends with an executive summary, three trend sections (productivity, creativity, automation), and a conclusion with recommendations." The AI follows explicit structure closely.
**Iterate with follow-ups.** After the AI writes the document, keep the canvas open and send follow-up messages: "Expand the second section," "Add a comparison table for cloud providers," "Make the introduction more concise and punchy."
**Use inline edits for final polish.** Once the document is close to final, use inline selection edits to refine individual paragraphs rather than regenerating the entire document.
**Export to DOCX for collaboration.** If others need to edit the document, DOCX is the most compatible format. Use PDF for final, read-only distribution.
## Related Pages
All export formats — PDF, DOCX, Markdown, Email.
Generate a public read-only link for your document.
How Canvas Mode works and all 7 editor types.
Fix common canvas and inline edit issues.