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Format a Secure Note to include BOLD TEXT
I'm in the minority when it comes to notes. I want to ADD bold text, not remove it. As a new user with a steep learning curve, I'm not using all the capabilities of 1 Password, but enough to make...
I have solved the mystery. (I think!) Markdown on Windows 11 desktop is only enabled in the first white field of a secure note. "The text here says: add any notes about this item here." I've filled it green.
For additional notes which contain filters such as text, URL etc.; these do not support markdown. I've shown it with a green arrow. I'm happy now.
Should there be more nuance or information. I'm all ears.
Secure Notes supports basic (except links) and some extended Markdown, which enables you to use characters to specify the presentation of the text including making it bold.
This forum does not fully support basic or extended markdown.
dear AJCxZ0,
My notifications say you've replied today (6/25/2025) but I am not able to see it in this thread. Thanks for leading the way to my good enough discovery of that one field where it shows up reliably. I'm all set. I guess I should mark something as a solution, but it seems silly to give credit to myself.
Your key point is that extended Markdown is limited. Correct. I just kept experimenting until I found that field. Have a good day!
- 1P_SimonH
Community Manager
Tyrone2, if it makes you feel better, I'll mark your post as the solution so you don't have to 😄
You are very kind!
Your notification mislead you. I posted nothing in the Community yesterday (25 Jun 2025), to the likely relief of many.
I am glad to see that you found the missing piece in this mystery.
