Writing & Editing
Enjoy a premium, distraction-free writing and structured editing experience
Writing in Grid Diary is designed to be a delightful, structured, and friction-free experience. Rather than staring at a blank page, our guided editing interface helps you break down your reflections into focused, manageable answers.
Guided Writing Interface
Grid Diary divides your entries into customizable prompts. When you tap a grid, the editor opens in focus mode, allowing you to reflect deeply on one question at a time. This structured approach eliminates writer's block and turns writing into a natural daily habit.
WYSIWYG Editing
We offer a "What You See Is What You Get" writing experience. Grid Diary leverages Markdown under the hood—a lightweight formatting language that lets you style text quickly. Formatting is rendered instantly on screen as you type, so your entries always look beautiful and polished.
1. Keyboard Toolbar for Formatting
2. Instant WYSIWYG Rendering
Quick-Access Formatting Toolbar
You don't need to memorize any syntax! When editing, tap the Aa button above the keyboard to access the rich formatting toolbar:
Bold & Italic
Highlight key takeaways or thoughts with one tap.
Lists
Structure your goals, tasks, or items with bulleted or numbered lists.
Headings
Organize long entries or logs with H1, H2, and H3 headers.
Quotes
Pull out inspiring quotes, affirmations, or central realizations.
Markdown Keyboard Shortcuts
For power users who prefer keeping their hands on the keyboard, Grid Diary supports standard Markdown shortcuts:
| Style | Syntax | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Bold | **text** | text |
| Italic | *text* | text |
| Heading 1 | # Text | Text |
| Bullet List | - Item | • Item |
| Numbered List | 1. Item | 1. Item |
| Quote | > Text | Text |
| Checkbox | - [ ] Task | ☐ Task |
By utilizing Markdown for the writing backend, you can seamlessly export your diaries to plain text, HTML, or PDF while fully preserving all formatting. Your data remains perfectly portable and 100% yours forever.