Question 1

How do I use column selection (block editing)?

Accepted Answer

Hold Alt and drag the mouse to select text vertically. This is great for editing multiple lines at once — for example, adding the same character to the start of several lines, or selecting and modifying text in a specific column.

Question 2

How do I use multi-cursor editing?

Accepted Answer

Ctrl+Click (Cmd+Click on Mac) to place multiple cursors. You can type or delete at all cursor positions simultaneously. Use Ctrl+D to select matching words one by one.

Question 3

Is there a find and replace feature?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Use Ctrl+F (Cmd+F on Mac) to search and Ctrl+H (Cmd+H on Mac) to find and replace. Regex search is also supported.

Question 4

Where are my notes saved?

Accepted Answer

Notes are saved in your browser's local storage. They are never sent to a server, keeping your data private. Your notes will still be there when you revisit in the same browser.

Question 5

Will clearing browser data delete my notes?

Accepted Answer

Yes, clearing your browser cache/cookies also removes local storage. We recommend backing up important notes using the "Export" feature.

Question 6

Can I access my notes on another device?

Accepted Answer

Local storage is specific to each device and browser, so notes are not accessible on other devices. Use "Export" to save a file, then "Import" on the other device.

Question 7

Is there a storage limit?

Accepted Answer

Browser local storage typically allows 5–10 MB, which is more than enough for regular text notes.

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