Notes Editor
The Notes editor is a rich-text writing environment built on BlockNote. Use it for meeting notes, documentation, essays, journal entries, and anything that is better expressed as written content than as a diagram.
When to Use Notes vs. Flowcharts
Notes
- Long-form writing, essays, and reports
- Meeting notes and agendas
- To-do lists and project plans
- Academic papers and documentation
Flowcharts
- Process diagrams and workflows
- Decision trees and branching logic
- System architecture diagrams
- Visual step-by-step guides
Creating a Note
From the Projects Page
Click "Create New File" in the sidebar, then choose "Note". A blank note opens immediately and auto-saves as you type.
From a Template
Browse the Templates page and select a Notes template. Click "Use Template" to create a new note pre-filled with the template's structure and content.
From a Team Organization
In a team's Projects page, click "Add Project" and create a new Note directly. It will be linked to the organization automatically.
Content Blocks
Type / on a new line to open the block menu and choose from these block types:
Paragraph
Standard text block. The default for all content.
Headings
Three levels (H1, H2, H3) for document structure. Type / to access.
Bullet List
Unordered list for grouping related items.
Numbered List
Ordered list for sequential steps or ranked items.
Checklist
Interactive to-do list with toggleable checkboxes.
Code Block
Monospaced block for code snippets with syntax highlighting.
Table
Structured data with rows and columns. Add/remove via toolbar.
Blockquote
Indented block for quotations and callouts.
Task Block
Trackable tasks with priorities, due dates, and automatic reminders.
Inline Formatting
Select text to reveal the floating toolbar, or use keyboard shortcuts:
Writing Themes
Notes themes aren't just colors. Each one changes the editor's layout, typography, and available tools. See the full theme guide →
Modern
Clean sans-serif. The default experience
Manuscript
Serif paper card with word count & page estimate
Terminal
Monospace, dark mode, status bar & line numbers
Focus
Narrow column, typewriter scroll, distraction-free
Notebook
Ruled lines & handwritten-style headings
Academic
Outline sidebar, section numbering & structure tools
Switch themes any time using the theme picker in the header bar.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Essential shortcuts for the Notes editor
Key Features at a Glance
- ✓Autosave: your work is saved continuously as you type
- ✓AI Writing Assistant Generate, edit, and organize content with ⌘J
- ✓6 Writing Themes Structurally different environments for every workflow
- ✓Rich Export: Word, PDF, Markdown, HTML, JSON, and plain text
- ✓Real-Time Collaboration Presence avatars, live cursors, and threaded comments
- ✓Version History Browse, preview, and restore any previous version
- ✓Task Manager Checklist tasks with priorities, due dates, and automatic reminders
- ✓Multi-Page Notes Organize long documents into pages with the tab bar
- ✓@Mentions Tag collaborators inline and they'll get notified
- ✓Sticky Notes & Emoji Drop sticky notes and emoji stickers on the canvas
- ✓Cross-Conversion Convert notes to flowcharts or presentations
Tip: Press / on any empty line to open the slash command menu. It's the fastest way to add headings, lists, tables, and more.