First steps
Creating a note, adding structure, and where to go next.
A note is a stack of blocks: headings, paragraphs, lists, tables, images, and more. This page covers the basics you need to start writing.
Create a note
Press New note in the sidebar, or Ctrl+N (Cmd+N on macOS). Notes save automatically as you type.
Add structure
- Type
/at the start of a line to open the slash menu and pick a block type. - Type a markdown marker such as
#,-, or>followed by a space to convert the line. - Select text to get the formatting toolbar, or use shortcuts such as
Ctrl+B.
Keep notes useful
- One note per topic. Use headings for sections, and move a section into its own note when it outgrows the page.
- Write from memory first, then check. The gaps show you what to study.
Related
- Blocks and the slash menu lists every block type.
- Formatting text lists the formatting shortcuts.
- Organizing your notes covers folders, favourites, and search.