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Writing and editing

The editor is where you write and shape pages. Start with plain text, then add structure when it helps.

Before you start

Create a notebook and open a chapter/page. If you are testing a new install, write a small note first and confirm it survives navigation before importing large material.

Step-by-step

  1. Click into the page and type normally.
  2. Type / on a new line to open the slash menu.
  3. Add supported blocks such as headings, callouts, tables, fold-aways, math, and media.
  4. Select text to open the bubble menu for formatting such as bold, italic, color, link, and squiggle.
  5. Type [[ to link related notes when the internal-link menu appears.
  6. Use the editor search control or the shortcut shown in Settings to find text.
  7. Use Settings or the status-bar keyboard control to review shortcuts.

What to expect

Onnoir autosaves while you work. Some larger paste/import operations may show a loader while the app processes content. Internal links can show previews for linked pages, and rich blocks may have their own controls.

Safety notes

Autosave is not a replacement for backup. If a page contains important writing, keep a verified .onbk backup and consider Markdown export when you also want a readable copy outside Onnoir.

Troubleshooting

If formatting does not appear, check that the cursor is in the intended block and that the slash menu item is enabled. If content looks unsaved, pause for autosave, navigate away and back, then create a backup only after the current content is visible.