Within the edit window, the toolbar helps users formatting their texts without remembering the Formatting Syntax.

The toolbar buttons work pretty much like the formatting buttons in your favorite word processor. Select a word or phrase and press a button to format the selection. If you click without a selection, a sample text is inserted at the cursor.

If the toolbar does not show up for you, follow the steps outlined in the toolbar FAQ to troubleshoot the problem!

Most buttons have shortcuts assigned to them based on the 'access keys' of your browser, usually the accesskeys are: ALT + <Key> or ALT + Shift + <Key> on Windows and CTRL + ⌥ Opt + <Key> on Mac. Refer to your browser FAQ for more details, or DokuWiki's access keys page.

Button	Key	Function
	b	Bold formatting
	i	Italic formatting
	u	Underlined formatting
	c	Code formatting
	d	Strike-through formatting
	8	Same level headline
	9	Lower headline
	0	Higher headline
		Select headline
	1	Level 1 headline (via 'Select headline' button)
	2	Level 2 headline (via 'Select headline' button)
	3	Level 3 headline (via 'Select headline' button)
	4	Level 4 headline (via 'Select headline' button)
	5	Level 5 headline (via 'Select headline' button)
	l	Internal link formatting (launches the Link Wizard)
		External link formatting
	-	Ordered list item
	.	Unordered list item
		Horizontal rule
		Media Manager; Currently disabled
		Smiley picker
		Character picker
	y	Signature (only when logged in)