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  • Basic formatting
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Databases

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  • Capture and classify
  • Ask your Library

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  • Run a project
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  • Organize your library
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  • AI
  • Connectors and import
  • Settings, sync and versions

For AI tools

  • llms.txt
  • llms-full.txt
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Workspace basics

Panes, tabs, the command bar, the toolbar and search.

  • Run a commandPress ⌘K, type what you want to do, and press Return.
  • Split a paneClick Split in the toolbar. A second pane opens to the right of the one you're in.
  • Move between panesClick a pane, or press ⌃⌥→ and ⌃⌥← to move to the next or previous one.
  • Open a note in a new tabClick the note in the note list. It opens as a new tab in the pane you're working in.
  • Go back or forwardClick Back or Forward in the toolbar, or press ⌘[ and ⌘].
  • Use a preset layoutWith two or more panes open, click a layout in the toolbar, or press ⌃⌥ and a number.
  • Hide the sidebar or use Zen modeClick Sidebar in the toolbar to hide the sidebar, or Zen mode to hide every drawer at once.
  • Modify the toolbarRight-click any toolbar button and choose Customize toolbar….
  • Open the terminalClick Terminal in the toolbar, or press ⌘J, then click Open a terminal.
  • Search my libraryPress ⇧⌘F, type a few words, and press Return to open the top result.
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