Editor Basics

TongueToQuill has two editing modes. You can switch between them at any time.

Visual Mode (Default)

A rich text editor — what you see is close to what you get. Format text with the toolbar or use markdown shortcuts (type **bold** and it converts automatically).

The metadata widget sits above the editor as a collapsible panel. It shows your template's fields as a form. Click the header to expand or collapse it.

Placeholders

Templates can include placeholders that look like {:RECIPIENT NAME:}. Click one to select it, then type to replace it with your content. A floating navigator in the corner tracks your progress through all unfilled fields.

Advanced Mode

Raw markdown editing with syntax highlighting, for users who prefer full control. Toggle it in the editor settings.

In Advanced Mode, the metadata wizard opens as a modal dialog instead of an inline widget.

Key Shortcuts

Shortcut	Action
Cmd/Ctrl + S	Save
Cmd/Ctrl + B	Bold
Cmd/Ctrl + I	Italic
Cmd/Ctrl + U	Underline
Cmd/Ctrl + Z	Undo
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + Z	Redo
Cmd/Ctrl + .	Next fill field
Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + .	Previous fill field

Auto-Save

Documents save automatically every 4 seconds. You can also save manually with Cmd/Ctrl + S.