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Getting Started with Minimalist Notes

January 28, 2024

Getting Started with Minimalist Notes

Welcome to Minimalist Notes, the simple, distraction-free note-taking app that runs entirely in your browser.

Key Features

- Privacy First - Your notes are stored locally in your browser. Nothing is sent to any server.
- Works Offline - Install as a PWA and use it without internet connection.
- Simple & Fast - No accounts, no sign-ups, just start writing.
- Sync Across Devices - Optional end-to-end encrypted sync to access your notes anywhere.

How to Use

1. Click "Create your first note" or the + button to create a new note.
2. Start typing - your notes save automatically.
3. Use #hashtags to organize your notes.
4. Use the dock at the bottom to navigate between notes.

Keyboard Shortcuts

App Navigation

- Cmd/Ctrl + K - Search notes - Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + F - Toggle focus mode - Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + S - Share current note

Text Formatting

- Cmd/Ctrl + B - Bold - Cmd/Ctrl + I - Italic - Cmd/Ctrl + E - Inline code - Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + X - Strikethrough

Lists & Structure

- Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + 7 - Numbered list - Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + 8 - Bullet list - Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + 9 - Blockquote - Tab - Indent list item - Shift + Tab - Outdent list item

General

- Cmd/Ctrl + Z - Undo - Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + Z - Redo

That's it! No complex features to learn. Just write.