> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.gc.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Formatting Tips

> How to format prompts for better AI responses

## The Rich Text Composer

The chat input includes a formatting toolbar you can toggle with the **Aa** button. Instead of typing raw markdown, you can format prompts visually.

### Available Formatting

| Category  | Options                                                             |
| --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Inline    | Bold, italic, strikethrough, inline code                            |
| Block     | Headings (H1, H2, H3), blockquote, code block                       |
| Lists     | Bullet, numbered, checklist (with nesting)                          |
| Structure | Tables (insert via grid picker, add/remove rows and columns), links |
| History   | Undo, redo                                                          |

### Keyboard Shortcuts

Standard shortcuts work in the composer:

| Action       | Mac    | Windows    |
| ------------ | ------ | ---------- |
| Bold         | ⌘B     | Ctrl+B     |
| Italic       | ⌘I     | Ctrl+I     |
| Undo         | ⌘Z     | Ctrl+Z     |
| Redo         | ⇧⌘Z    | Ctrl+Y     |
| Send message | ⌘Enter | Ctrl+Enter |

<Tip>
  Press Enter to add a new line. Press ⌘Enter (Mac) or Ctrl+Enter (Windows) to send your message.
</Tip>

## Why Formatting Matters

Structured prompts produce better responses. When you use headings, lists, and tables, the AI can distinguish between separate questions, follow multi-step instructions in order, and preserve the structure you set in its reply.

### Example: Unformatted vs. Formatted

**Plain text prompt:**

> Review this MSA. Check the indemnification section, the limitation of liability, and the termination provisions. For each one tell me if it favors us or the vendor and suggest redlines.

**Formatted prompt using the composer:**

> **Review this MSA and evaluate the following sections:**
>
> 1. **Indemnification** — Does it favor us or the vendor?
> 2. **Limitation of Liability** — Does it favor us or the vendor?
> 3. **Termination Provisions** — Does it favor us or the vendor?
>
> For each section, suggest specific redlines to improve our position.

The formatted version makes it clear there are three separate analyses requested, each with the same two-part ask.

## Tables in Prompts

Use the table grid picker in the toolbar to insert a table. Tables are useful for:

* Providing structured data for the AI to analyze (pricing terms, obligation trackers, comparison matrices)
* Requesting structured output ("fill in this table with your findings")
* Organizing multi-variable comparisons

Once a table is in the composer, you can add or remove rows and columns using the table controls that appear.

## Pasting Formatted Content

When you paste text from Word, Google Docs, email, or a webpage, the composer preserves the formatting (bold, lists, headings, tables). If the pasted content exceeds 6,000 characters, it is automatically uploaded as a file attachment instead.

<Note>
  The rich text composer is available on the web at [app.gc.ai](https://app.gc.ai). Markdown syntax still works if you prefer typing it directly.
</Note>