Create a new note

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Step 1: Create a new note

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Option A: From the left sidebar

1. Click the + icon in the left sidebar
2. Select New note
3. Your new note opens immediately in the editor

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Option B: From the notes sidebar

1. Open the Notes sidebar from the left panel
2. Click the + button in the top-right corner
3. A new note is created and ready for editing

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Step 2: Start writing

1. Give your note a title by clicking on “Untitled Note”
2. Start typing in the main editor area
3. Use the formatting toolbar for basic formatting:
   • Bold, italic, underline text
   • Create headings (H1-H6)
   • Add bullet or numbered lists
   • Insert code blocks or quotes

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Step 3: Use AI writing assistance

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Edit with AI

1. Highlight text you want to improve
2. Click Edit with AI in the floating menu
3. Choose from predefined actions:
   • Improve: Enhance clarity and flow
   • Expand: Add more detail
   • Shorten: Make more concise
   • Paraphrase: Rewrite in different words
   • Custom prompt: Give specific instructions

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Add citations

1. Select text that needs a citation
2. Click Cite in the floating menu
3. Search your library or the internet for sources
4. Select relevant citations to add

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Step 4: Organize and manage notes

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In the Notes sidebar

• View all notes: See your complete note collection
• Sort by recent: Most recently edited notes appear first
• Search notes: Find specific content across all notes
• Quick preview: Click any note to preview without leaving your current work

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Note management options

• Rename the note
• Open in full view for distraction-free writing
• Delete notes you no longer need

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Step 5: Connect notes to your research

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Reference other documents

• Mention specific papers or files from your library
• Link to other notes for cross-referencing
• Include citations from your research

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Use with chat

1. Open a note and start a chat
2. Select Edit mode in the chat
3. Ask AI to modify your note content:
   • “Convert this to a summary”
   • “Add an introduction paragraph”
   • “Reorganize into sections”

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Advanced features

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AI Autocomplete

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Export options

• Word (.docx) with proper formatting
• PDF for sharing or printing
• Markdown for technical documentation

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Tips for effective note-taking

• Create templates: Start with a consistent structure for similar types of notes
• Use headings: Organize content with clear sections
• Link liberally: Connect related ideas across notes
• Review regularly: Revisit and refine notes to reinforce learning
• Tag systematically: Use consistent tags for easy retrieval

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Next steps

• Adding citations to your notes
• Using agents to enhance your writing
• Importing research to reference in notes