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title: "[JSON Rich Text Editor] - Use Slash Command for Shortcuts in JSON RTE"
description: Use slash commands in the JSON Rich Text Editor (JSON RTE) to access formatting shortcuts, lists, dividers, and alignment options.
url: https://www.contentstack.com/docs/developers/json-rich-text-editor/use-slash-command-for-shortcuts-in-json-rte
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doc_type: how-to
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  - content-authors
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last_updated: 2026-03-25
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# [JSON Rich Text Editor] - Use Slash Command for Shortcuts in JSON RTE

This page explains how to use forward-slash ("/") commands in the JSON Rich Text Editor (JSON RTE) to quickly apply formatting, insert elements, and adjust alignment. It is intended for developers and content authors who edit content in JSON RTE and want faster keyboard-driven editing workflows.

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[JSON Rich Text Editor] - Use Slash Command for Shortcuts in JSON RTE

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Use Slash Command for Shortcuts in JSON RTE

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Enhance your content editing workflow in the JSON Rich Text Editor (JSON RTE) using intuitive slash commands. Typing a forward slash ("/") within the editor brings up a list of formatting shortcuts, allowing you to style content faster and more efficiently.

To trigger the shortcut menu, click inside the JSON RTE and type a forward-slash ("/"). A drop-down list of formatting options will appear. You can scroll through the list or continue typing to filter and select the desired option.

**Note:** The menu disappears if you type an invalid command or make a spelling error.

**Note:** The formatting shortcuts menu does not show up when you type the forward-slash inside a blockquote or code snippet. This is because the forward-slash can have a different purpose inside a code snippet or blockquote.

## Formatting Shortcuts

Use the following commands to apply formatting styles:
- **/paragraph**: Adds plain paragraph text.
- **/h1 to /h6**: Inserts heading tags to emphasize titles or subtitles.
- **/blockquote**: Creates a styled quote block, separated from surrounding text.**Note:** To add a line break within the blockquote, use **Shift+Enter**. To exit, press **Enter**.
- **/code**: Inserts a code block with language-specific syntax highlighting.

## List Shortcuts

Easily structure your content with lists:
- **/ordered list**: Adds a numbered list—ideal for instructions or steps.
- **/unordered list**: Adds a bulleted list—great for itemized points.

## Additional Options

Insert visual elements and dividers to enhance readability:
- **/divider**: Adds a horizontal line to separate sections or topics.

## Content Alignment Options

Adjust the alignment of your content for better layout control:
- **/left**: Aligns content to the left.
- **/center**: Centers the content.
- **/right**: Aligns content to the right.
- **/justify**: Justifies text to align with both margins, adding spacing between words.

**Note:** If you need to include a forward-slash (/) as part of your text (not as a command), simply type it and continue writing as needed.

## Common questions

### How do I open the formatting shortcuts menu in JSON RTE?
Click inside the JSON RTE and type a forward-slash ("/") to open the drop-down list of formatting options.

### Why does the slash command menu disappear while I’m typing?
The menu disappears if you type an invalid command or make a spelling error.

### Why doesn’t the slash command menu appear in blockquotes or code snippets?
The formatting shortcuts menu does not show up when you type the forward-slash inside a blockquote or code snippet because the forward-slash can have a different purpose inside a code snippet or blockquote.

### How can I type a forward-slash without triggering a command?
If you need to include a forward-slash (/) as part of your text (not as a command), simply type it and continue writing as needed.