Normally I just type asterisks when I want to italicize or bold something, but occasionally I’ll highlight something and use the command-keys to do this. Is there a way to change the Cmd-U keystroke to place an asterisk instead of an underscore? AITA for wanting this?
Thanks!
This is probably a long answer to get to a simple solution, but short answer is “yes, you can change do that.”
There is an example action in the Directory for Markdown Emphasis (*), provided as an alternative to the default underscore version. If you follow that link, and install that action, you will have a version that does that.
After you install it (maybe added it to the “markdown” action group when prompted), edit that action (long-press, “edit” on iOS, or right-click “edit” on Mac), and assign it a keyboard shortcut for cmd-U.
Then you should be all set. Let me know if you need more detail on that process.
That did the trick, I’m glad I asked. Thank you!
Thanks, this works. But it also feels unnecessarily complicated? Is there a way to submit this as a feature request?
I agree. It seems like asterisks or underscores for italic and bold should be an option in the settings as it is in most markdown editors.
But re. OP’s request, I’d rather see cmd-i remain the default hotkey. True underlines can be added in some markdown apps using html and bound to cmd-u, and the italicize and underline commands are similarly defined in word processors and other rich text apps.