Mobile Email Editor FAQ: Formatting on the Go
When you are writing emails on your phone, the format menu bar is hidden to give you more room to type. However, you can still easily format your text, create lists, and apply styles using standard mobile gestures and simple typing shortcuts.
📋 Formatting Shortcuts (Cheatsheet)
| Action | How to do it on Mobile |
|---|---|
| Bold Text | Select the text → Tap Bold (or B) in your phone’s popup menu. |
| Italic Text | Select the text → Tap Italics (or I) in your phone’s popup menu. |
| Bulleted List | Type an asterisk (*) or a hyphen (-) followed by a space. |
| Numbered List | Type 1. followed by a space. |
| Indent a List (Next Level) | Press the Tab key on your virtual keyboard (if available) or type a space before your list shortcut. |
| Undo / Redo | iPhone: Shake your phone or swipe left with three fingers. Android: Tap the undo/redo arrows on your keyboard’s toolbar. |
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
How do I bold or italicize text without a menu bar?
Instead of using keyboard shortcuts like Cmd + B, use your phone’s built-in text selection menu:
- Double-tap a word (or press and hold) to select it.
- Drag the handles to highlight the text you want to format.
- A menu bar will pop up right above the text (where “Copy/Paste” usually appears).
- Tap Format, BIU, or the three dots (More) to find the Bold or Italic options.
How do I start a bulleted or numbered list?
The editor recognizes smart typing shortcuts. Start a new line and type:
- For Bullets: Type
*or-and then press the Spacebar. The character will instantly turn into a bullet point. - For Numbers: Type
1.and then press the Spacebar.
How do I add another item to my list?
Just press the Return / Enter key on your mobile keyboard. A new bullet or the next number will automatically appear.
How do I finish my list and go back to normal typing?
When you are at the end of your list, press the Return / Enter key twice in a row. The empty bullet or number will disappear, and you can type regular paragraphs again.