The forward slash menu is a keyboard shortcut that lets you quickly insert content into your meeting notes without clicking through menus or taking your hands off the keyboard. Type / anywhere in your note to bring up a searchable menu of all available formatting options, action items, talking points, integrations, and more.
How to Access the Forward Slash Menu
To bring up the forward slash menu, type a forward slash / anywhere in your meeting note. The menu will appear instantly, showing all available options.
Once the menu appears, you can either:
Scroll through the options to browse everything available
OR
Start typing to filter and quickly find what you need (for example, type "action" to see action item options)
What You Can Add with the Forward Slash Menu
The forward slash menu gives you quick access to all of Fellow's note-taking features. Here's what you can add:
Basic Formatting
Heading 1 - Large section headings for major topics
Heading 2 - Subsection headings for organizing content
Paragraph - Standard text blocks
Bullet list - Unordered lists for ideas and points
Numbered list - Ordered lists for sequential steps
Note Content
Talking point - Add agenda items and discussion topics to keep meetings on track
Action item - Create trackable tasks with assignees and due dates
Section - Organize your notes with custom sections
Media and Embeds
Record a video - Capture a video message or recording directly in your note
Images & video strip - Upload and display photos, screenshots, or video files
Integrations
Import or create tasks and issues - Sync with your project management tools including:
Jira - Create or import Jira issues
Asana - Sync tasks with Asana projects
Linear - Import or create Linear issues
ClickUp - Connect tasks with ClickUp
Monday.com - Import items from Monday.com boards
Trello - Import cards from Trello boards
All integrated tasks stay synchronized between Fellow and your chosen tool.
Other Options
Mention - Tag a teammate with @ to notify them and bring them into the conversation
Link - Insert a hyperlink to reference external resources
Shrug - Add a ¯\(ツ)/¯ emoji for those moments when you need it
Tips for Using the Forward Slash Menu
Filter by typing: You don't need to scroll through the entire menu. Start typing what you're looking for (like "action" for action items, "embed" for media, or "jira" for Jira integration) and the menu will automatically filter to show only matching options. This saves time and helps you find exactly what you need.
Stay in your flow: The forward slash menu is designed to keep you focused on taking notes. You can add any element without interrupting your typing to search for buttons, open menus, or navigate through toolbars. Just type / and keep going.
Use it anywhere in your note: The forward slash menu works in any Fellow note type - meeting notes, private notes, and shared note series. You can even use it in note templates to create reusable structures.
Combine with other shortcuts: The forward slash menu is just one of many keyboard shortcuts available in Fellow.Learn about more keyboard shortcuts to speed up your entire note-taking workflow.