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Editor

Basics

The simplest way to use filbert is to just start typing.  Hit enter to make a new paragraph.  Double-tap Ctrl to open the insert menu.  Ctrl-Z to Undo.  Shift-Ctrl-Z to Redo.  Use the arrow keys (or mouse click) to move the cursor.  Basic writing works on mobile (insert & format not supported).

Format Menu

Format Menu
Format Menu

After highlighting a selection of text (with the mouse or by holding shift and using arrows) inside of a paragraph or list item the Format Menu will appear. Click outside the menu or hit Esc to close, Hover mouse or use Arrows to navigate, and Click button or hit Space or Enter to apply a format.  Format types include: bold, italic, code, "info", mini, link.  Links have an extra form input for the URL; use the up/down arrows to open or close the input.  Convert text to/from a heading by selecting one of the last two heading icons.

Insert Menu

Insert Menu
Insert Menu

Plus icon will appear next to an empty paragraph.  Click Plus or "double-tap" Ctrl to open, Click X or hit Esc to close, Hover mouse or use Arrows to navigate, and Click button or hit Space or Enter to insert a section.  Section types available are: a heading, code section (code styling of a selection of text inside a regular paragraph happens in the Format Menu), number list, spacer, photo and a quote.  Quotes get their own type because quotes are awesome.

Insert Image

Insert Image - rotate, resize and caption
Insert Image - rotate, resize and caption

The image menu has 4 icons (change image, rotate 90 degrees, size up/size down) and an input for the caption.  Arrows move between the icons and input, Esc & Enter close the menu, Space selects an option.  To delete an image, click or arrow to it, hit Esc to close the menu and then hit Backspace.

Insert Quote

Tab moves between the inputs, Enter / Esc close the menu.  To delete a quote, close the menu and hit Backspace