Document Formatting Options in Quip

Text Formatting

Select any text and use the formatting toolbar or keyboard shortcuts to apply:

• Bold: Cmd+B / Ctrl+B
• Italic: Cmd+I / Ctrl+I
• Underline: Cmd+U / Ctrl+U
• Strikethrough: Cmd+Shift+X / Ctrl+Shift+X
• Code (inline): Backtick on each side
• Text color: Available in the formatting toolbar dropdown
• Highlight: Available in the formatting toolbar

Headings

Apply headings from the heading dropdown in the toolbar (H1, H2, H3) or using Markdown shortcuts (# for H1, ## for H2, ### for H3 followed by a space). Headings are used by the Document Outline to generate navigation and create collapsible sections.

Lists

• Bullet list: Use the bullet list button in the toolbar or type - followed by a space
• Numbered list: Use the numbered list button or type 1. followed by a space
• Checklist: Use the checklist button or type [] followed by a space — creates a checkbox that can be checked off

To increase or decrease list indentation, use Tab and Shift+Tab.

Tables

Insert a table using the table icon in the toolbar or by typing @table. Alternatively, type @spreadsheet to insert a full spreadsheet. Tables are for displaying information; spreadsheets include formula support. See How to Use Spreadsheet and Table Layouts in Quip Documents for details.

Code Blocks

Insert a code block by typing three backticks (```) at the start of a new line and pressing Enter, or use the code block button in the toolbar. Code blocks display in a monospace font and preserve formatting.

Horizontal Divider

Insert a horizontal divider line by typing three dashes (---) on a new line and pressing Enter.

Page Layout (Document Width)

By default, Quip documents use a standard page width. To expand the content to full browser width, click Document > Advanced > Layout and choose Wide. This is useful for spreadsheets or content that benefits from more horizontal space.

Font Size

Quip uses a fixed default font size. Individual font size changes are not supported as they create inconsistent chunking for Agentforce and are considered a formatting best practice to avoid. Use heading levels to establish visual hierarchy instead.