In Scrapbox, bracketing keywords within text using brackets [ ] creates links within the project. This is the most important notation.
External links and text formatting are also done by enclosing them in brackets, like [* bold]. Thus, in Scrapbox, such ‘markup’ actions are referred to as ‘Bracketing.’
When using the word ‘markup,’ there’s a tendency to focus on text formatting within a single page. However, when considering the organization of knowledge, inter-page linking is crucial. A notation that enables stress-free linking was essential. Bracketing meets this characteristic and is very effective.
Related: Linking
- At Scrapbox Drinkup 20180810, /shiology proposed calling the act of linking ‘Bracketing.’
2018-08-11 created