# iPhone and ipad markdown keyboard - beta testing available

**URL:** <https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/iphone-and-ipad-markdown-keyboard-beta-testing-available/24721>\
**Category:** Apps\
**Created:** [27 March 2022 11:41 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/iphone-and-ipad-markdown-keyboard-beta-testing-available/24721 "2022-03-27T11:41:33Z")\
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**Author:** ![andrewon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/73ab20/32.png) [@andrewon](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/andrewon)\
**Post date:** [27 March 2022 11:41 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/iphone-and-ipad-markdown-keyboard-beta-testing-available/24721/1 "2022-03-27T11:41:34Z")

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Motivated by Joplin iphone app not having markdown shortcuts in the editor, I wrote an iOS system keyboard to help make writing markdown in any app easier.

Features:

- toolbar buttons to help you write markdown easily.
- Auto-format and auto-indent in bullet and number lists.
- Autocorrect suggestions.
- space drag to change cursor position.
- Use share button in browser to copy link as markdown.
- Support iPhone and iPad.
- Use in any app!

I want to do more beta testing before publishing. Please send me a message if you are willing to try it out!

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**Author:** ![duxswhatduxs](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/discourse.joplinapp.org/duxswhatduxs/32/16771_2.png) [@duxswhatduxs](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/duxswhatduxs)\
**Post date:** [1 April 2022 22:47 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/iphone-and-ipad-markdown-keyboard-beta-testing-available/24721/2 "2022-04-01T22:47:26Z")

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Hi there. I like to try this out.please.  
I tend to use table formatting as well, not sure if there is anything in that regard that could be included?  
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**Author:** ![andrewon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/73ab20/32.png) [@andrewon](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/andrewon)\
**Post date:** [2 April 2022 01:04 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/iphone-and-ipad-markdown-keyboard-beta-testing-available/24721/3 "2022-04-02T01:04:58Z")

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Thanks for your interest!  
I just published it.

Lucid Markdown Keyboard

> **[‎Lucid Markdown Keyboard](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lucid-markdown-keyboard/id1616092954)**
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> ‎Lucid Markdown Keyboard is an English keyboard that let you write markdown easily in any App! 
> 
> Helpful Features:
> \- toolbar buttons to help you write markdown easily.
> \- Auto-format and auto-indent in bullet and number lists.
> \- Autocorrect...

I plan to add table formatting in a later version.  
Any feedback is appreciated!

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**Author:** ![bobleeSwagger2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/discourse.joplinapp.org/bobleeswagger2/32/13374_2.png) [@bobleeSwagger2](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/bobleeSwagger2)\
**Post date:** [2 April 2022 03:16 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/iphone-and-ipad-markdown-keyboard-beta-testing-available/24721/4 "2022-04-02T03:16:12Z")

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First impressions are very positive. I have one _highly_ requested feature- offer the coveted (yet missing) number row in toggle with the MD shortcuts. In other words, show one at all times.  
Thanks!

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**Author:** ![andrewon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/73ab20/32.png) [@andrewon](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/andrewon)\
**Post date:** [2 April 2022 11:17 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/iphone-and-ipad-markdown-keyboard-beta-testing-available/24721/5 "2022-04-02T11:17:13Z")

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Want to understand the idea more. Do you mean showing a separate number row (say) under the markdown row that can be shown/hidden by a toggle? Or Add shortcut to numbers in the markdown row?

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**Author:** ![bobleeSwagger2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/discourse.joplinapp.org/bobleeswagger2/32/13374_2.png) [@bobleeSwagger2](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/bobleeSwagger2)\
**Post date:** [2 April 2022 13:42 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/iphone-and-ipad-markdown-keyboard-beta-testing-available/24721/6 "2022-04-02T13:42:37Z")

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I’m thinking the “MD” button you have already for markdown row off/on can serve as a toggle between the two. Not adding another row but toggling between a number row and markdown row

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**Author:** ![bobleeSwagger2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/discourse.joplinapp.org/bobleeswagger2/32/13374_2.png) [@bobleeSwagger2](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/bobleeSwagger2)\
**Post date:** [6 April 2022 20:50 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/iphone-and-ipad-markdown-keyboard-beta-testing-available/24721/7 "2022-04-06T20:50:21Z")

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Hey andrewon , just following up to see it any progress has been made?

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**Author:** ![andrewon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/73ab20/32.png) [@andrewon](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/andrewon)\
**Post date:** [12 April 2022 15:44 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/iphone-and-ipad-markdown-keyboard-beta-testing-available/24721/8 "2022-04-12T15:44:27Z")

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Hey, I think this is a special use case. What I will do is to make the toolbar customizable so that user can create a layout like you described.

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**Author:** ![bobleeSwagger2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/discourse.joplinapp.org/bobleeswagger2/32/13374_2.png) [@bobleeSwagger2](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/bobleeSwagger2)\
**Post date:** [12 April 2022 16:04 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/iphone-and-ipad-markdown-keyboard-beta-testing-available/24721/9 "2022-04-12T16:04:20Z")

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Hi, not sure I agree that it fits the “special use case” as the lack of a standard number row always present in the stock keyboard is a well established complaint of many users on iPhone. I believe that by providing this, it would set your keyboard out beyond others because of the integrated MD and number row 🙂

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**Author:** ![andrewon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/73ab20/32.png) [@andrewon](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/andrewon)\
**Post date:** [12 April 2022 17:38 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/iphone-and-ipad-markdown-keyboard-beta-testing-available/24721/10 "2022-04-12T17:38:22Z")

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You may have a point. 🙂 You if send me your email address I can add you as tester for this new feature.

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**Author:** ![bobleeSwagger2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/discourse.joplinapp.org/bobleeswagger2/32/13374_2.png) [@bobleeSwagger2](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/bobleeSwagger2)\
**Post date:** [12 April 2022 19:40 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/iphone-and-ipad-markdown-keyboard-beta-testing-available/24721/11 "2022-04-12T19:40:05Z")

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oxonildl@4wrd.cc

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**Author:** ![ruebyi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex028/user_avatar/discourse.joplinapp.org/ruebyi/32/13131_2.png) [@ruebyi](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/ruebyi)\
**Post date:** [18 September 2022 03:43 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/iphone-and-ipad-markdown-keyboard-beta-testing-available/24721/12 "2022-09-18T03:43:46Z")

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Hi,  
The killer feature I would need it a Tab key to give a list more sub categories.  
I tries ti use “increase ident” but nothing happens...

Any ideas?

Best Tobias

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**Author:** ![andrewon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/73ab20/32.png) [@andrewon](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/u/andrewon)\
**Post date:** [23 January 2023 12:57 UTC](https://discourse.joplinapp.org/t/iphone-and-ipad-markdown-keyboard-beta-testing-available/24721/13 "2023-01-23T12:57:42Z")

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Sorry for the late reply.

1. Tab key was added a few months back.
2. Increase/decrease indent is for list. Will add the later to work without list.