---
title: "Use Slash Command for Shortcuts in JSON RTE"
description: "Use slash command shortcuts in JSON RTE to quickly format text, add lists, and apply styling—boost your content editing speed and flexibility."
url: "https://www.contentstack.com/docs/headless-cms/use-slash-command-for-shortcuts-in-json-rte"
product: "Contentstack"
doc_type: "guide"
audience:
  - developers
  - admins
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last_updated: "2026-06-23"
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# Use Slash Command for Shortcuts in JSON RTE

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.

![Slash\_command\_GIF.gif](https://images.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt2d43f51baca745a8/blt0cb6a9d1934f4686/68308ad6cf42ff07b00456f5/slash_command.gif)

**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.