Writing on iPhone and iPad
Diarly on iOS offers the same extensive formatting options as the Mac version, allowing you to effortlessly write and format your journal entries on any iOS device.
Editing options
Your primary tool for editing in Diarly is the Editor Toolbar, positioned above the keyboard. It offers a variety of options to enhance your journaling experience.
⌨️ Tip for iPad Users: Speed up your editing with keyboard shortcuts. Check our keyboard shortcuts guide for more information, or hold ⌘ to view all available shortcuts.
Navigating the editor toolbar
Located above the keyboard, the editor toolbar in Diarly is your control panel for editing text. Simply slide horizontally across the toolbar to explore various editing options.
Insert Tools:
- Insert Apple Journaling Suggestions
- Insert file or image
- Insert sketch
- Insert audio note
- Insert time separator
- Insert location
- Insert weather
- Insert link
- Insert tag
Line Modifiers:
- Header
- Unordered (bullet) list
- Ordered (numbered) lit
- Task or to-do list
- Quotation
- Indent left
- Indent right
Inline Modifiers:
- Bold
- Italic
- Underline
- Striketrough
- Monospace (code)
- Highlight
Navigation Tools:
- Undo
- Redo
- Line up
- Line Down
- Left
- Right
Note: Diarly supports markdown for seamless text editing. Enhance your markdown skills to improve your journaling. Learn more in our markdown guide.
Utilizing auto-completion
Diarly's editor is equipped with auto-completion features to streamline your writing process:
- Type
[[to quickly link to other entries or notes. - Insert emojis by typing
:followed by the emoji name (e.g.,:smile:). - Use
/to access a quick insert menu for time, location, weather, and more.
Explore More: Enhance your journaling with additional features like creating galleries or adding images, audio recordings, and more.