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How to use slash commands

Slash commands in Diarly offer a quick and efficient way to insert a wide range of elements into your journal entries. From headings to lists, and even special features like weather and templates, slash commands give you quick and easy access to almost anything in Diarly.

Slash commands menu

To access the slash commands menu:

  • On any device, type / on your keyboard.
  • On iPhone or iPad, click on the slash icon on the keyboard toolbar.

To insert a slash command:

  • Click or tap on the desired command.
  • Use the arrow keys to select a command and press Enter.

Available commands

Here's a list of what you can insert using slash commands:

Basic formatting

  • Heading 1
  • Heading 2
  • Heading 3
  • Heading 4
  • Quote
  • List
  • Ordered list

Productivity tools

  • Checklist
  • Uncompleted tasks
  • Calendar events

Time and location

  • Current time
  • Time separator
  • Current date
  • Weather
  • Current location
  • Custom location

Multimedia and links

Apple Health

  • Steps count
  • Workouts duration
  • Workouts distance
  • Activity summary

On your iPhone, you can also import data from Apple Health.

Special features

  • Current mood
  • Templates - display list of your templates to pick from
  • Daily affirmation
  • Advice for today
  • Ask AI assistant