Creating a note
1
Open the Notes Section
Click Notes in the sidebar and then click New Note. A blank editor opens immediately.
2
Add a Title
Type a title at the top of the editor. This becomes the name of the note in your library, so make it descriptive enough to find later.
3
Write Your Content
Begin writing in the editor area below the title. The editor supports full Markdown. See Formatting tips below.
4
Save
Notes auto-save as you type. You can also press the save shortcut or click Save in the toolbar at any time.
The full-screen editor
Click the full-screen icon in the top-right corner of any note to enter distraction-free writing mode. In full-screen mode, the sidebar and navigation disappear, leaving only your text. Press Escape or click the exit icon to return to the normal view.Formatting tips
Headers
Use
# for a top-level heading, ## for a subheading, and ### for a smaller section.Bold and Italic
Wrap text in
**double asterisks** for bold and *single asterisks* for italic.Lists
Start a line with
- or * for a bullet list. Use 1. for a numbered list. Indent with two spaces to create nested sub-lists.Code Blocks
Wrap inline code in backticks:
`variableName`. For multi-line code, use triple backticks (```) on separate lines above and below the block.Pinning a note
Pin important notes so they always appear at the top of your library, no matter how many new notes you add.1
Open the Note Menu
Hover over the note in your library and click the ⋯ (more options) icon, or open the note and look for the pin icon in the toolbar.
2
Pin the Note
Click Pin to Top. The note will now appear above all unpinned notes with a pin indicator so it’s easy to spot.
Color-coding notes
Assign a color label to any note to build a visual organization system across your library.1
Open the Note Menu
Hover over the note and click the ⋯ icon, or access the color picker from inside the open note.
2
Pick a Color
Select a color from the palette. The note card in your library will reflect the color immediately.
Exporting a note
1
Open the Note
Navigate to the note you want to export.
2
Open Export Options
Click the ⋯ menu or the export icon in the toolbar and select Export.
3
Choose a Format
Select your preferred export format and confirm. The file downloads to your device immediately.
Exported notes retain all Markdown formatting so you can open them in any compatible editor or import them into another writing tool without losing your structure.
What’s next
Clamly AI
Turn your notes into a quiz or summary with one click.
Focus Timer
Pair the full-screen editor with a Pomodoro session.