200Notes

Notes & Editor

The 200Notes editor is a powerful, AI-enhanced markdown editor designed to help you create beautiful, well-structured notes with ease. Whether you're documenting meetings, writing technical specifications, or capturing ideas, our editor has you covered.

Getting Started with Notes

Creating a New Note

To create a new note:

  1. Go to Notes tab - Navigate to a project and click Notes
  2. Click "New Note" - Start creating your note
  3. Enter title - Choose a descriptive title
  4. Start writing - Begin writing in the editor
  5. Auto-save - Your note saves automatically

Auto-Save

200Notes automatically saves your work every few seconds. You'll see a "Saved" indicator in the top-right corner of the editor when your changes have been saved.

Note Organization

Keep your notes organized with these features:

  • Folders - Group related notes together
  • Tags - Add searchable labels to notes
  • Favorites - Mark important notes for quick access
  • Search - Find notes quickly with full-text search

Markdown Editor

Live Preview

The editor features a live preview that shows how your markdown will look when rendered:

  • Split View - See markdown and preview side by side
  • Preview Mode - View only the rendered content
  • Edit Mode - Focus on writing with markdown visible
  • Fullscreen - Distraction-free writing experience

Markdown Syntax

200Notes supports full Markdown syntax plus extensions:

Element Syntax
Bold **text**
Italic *text*
Code `code`
Link [text](url)
List - item
Quote > quote

Advanced Formatting

Beyond basic markdown, 200Notes supports advanced formatting:

Code Blocks

Create syntax-highlighted code blocks:

```javascript
function greet(name) {
    return `Hello, ${name}!`;
}
```

Tables

Create tables with pipe syntax:

| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|----------|----------|
| Data 1   | Data 2   |

Task Lists

Create interactive checkboxes:

- [x] Completed task
- [ ] Incomplete task

Math Equations

Add mathematical notation with LaTeX:

Inline: $E = mc^2$
Block: $$\int e^{-x^2} dx$$

AI-Enhanced Features

Smart Suggestions

200Notes uses AI to help you write better:

  • Auto-completion
  • Grammar Check
  • Style Improvements
  • Content Expansion

Automatic Summarization

Generate summaries of your notes:

  • Key Points
  • Action Items
  • Meeting Summary
  • Research Summary

Content Generation

Use AI to help generate content:

  • Outline Generation
  • Template Filling
  • Question Generation
  • Idea Expansion

AI Privacy

Your notes remain private and secure. AI features process content locally when possible, and any cloud processing is done with encryption and strict privacy controls.

Collaboration Features

Real-time Collaboration

Work together on notes with your team:

  • Live Editing
  • User Cursors
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Edit History

Comments & Discussions

Collaborate through comments:

  • Inline Comments
  • Threaded Discussions
  • @Mentions
  • Resolved Comments

Version History

Track changes and revert when needed:

  • Automatic Versions
  • Named Versions
  • Version Comparison
  • Restore Versions

Advanced Features

Templates

Use templates to standardize your notes:

  • Meeting Notes
  • Project Spec
  • Research Notes
  • Daily Standup
  • Custom Templates

Embedding & Attachments

Enhance your notes with rich media:

  • Images
  • Files
  • Videos
  • Diagrams
  • Spreadsheets

Export Options

Export your notes in various formats:

  • PDF
  • HTML
  • Markdown
  • Word
  • Print

Keyboard Shortcuts

Essential Shortcuts

Editing

Action Shortcut
Bold Ctrl+B
Italic Ctrl+I
Link Ctrl+K
Code Ctrl+`
Code block Ctrl+Shift+C
Action Shortcut
Save Ctrl+S
Preview Ctrl+P
Find Ctrl+F
Command palette Ctrl+/
Fullscreen F11

Tips and Best Practices

Writing Effective Notes

  • Use clear, descriptive titles
  • Start with a brief summary
  • Use headings to structure content
  • Include action items and next steps
  • Use bullet points for easy scanning
  • Add relevant tags for organization

Organizing Your Notes

  • Create consistent folder structure
  • Use descriptive note titles
  • Tag notes by topic and priority
  • Link related notes together
  • Archive old notes regularly
  • Use favorites for quick access

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

  • Note won't save - Check your internet connection
  • Formatting issues - Ensure proper markdown syntax
  • Slow performance - Try closing other browser tabs
  • Missing features - Use a supported browser

Performance Optimization

  • Large notes - Break into smaller sections
  • Many images - Optimize images before uploading
  • Slow loading - Check browser extensions
  • Sync issues - Refresh the page to force sync

Start Writing!

Now that you know the features, it's time to create your first note and start organizing your thoughts.

Create Your First Note Learn About Task Management