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.
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
Tip: Press / on any empty line to open the slash command menu. It's the fastest way to add headings, lists, tables, and more.