Creating Notes
Create a new note in seconds:Add a title
Enter a descriptive title for your note. This helps you quickly identify notes when browsing or searching
Write your content
Use the rich text editor to format your content with headings, lists, checkboxes, and more. See Rich Text Editor for formatting options
Add tags (optional)
Organize your note by adding relevant tags. See Tags & Organization for more details
Notes are saved automatically as you type. All changes work offline and sync across devices when you’re back online.
Editing Notes
Edit any note you own or have editor permissions for:- Click to edit - Select any note to open the editor
- Edit anywhere - Changes work offline and sync automatically
- Real-time updates - When online, your edits sync across all your devices
- Shared notes - Users with editor permissions can modify note content, tags, and formatting
Pinning Notes
Pin important notes to keep them at the top of your list:- Open the note you want to pin
- Click the pin icon in the note toolbar
- Pinned notes appear first in your notes list
Quick Access
Pinned notes stay at the top of your list for easy access to frequently used content
Multiple Pins
Pin as many notes as you need - they all appear before unpinned notes
Archiving Notes
Archive notes you want to keep but don’t need in your active workspace:Archived notes are hidden from your main notes list and search results, but remain accessible in the Archive section. You can archive notes individually or in bulk.
Moving Notes to Trash
When you no longer need a note, move it to trash:- Single delete - Select a note and click the delete button
- Bulk delete - Select multiple notes and delete them all at once
- Restore option - Trashed notes can be restored from the Trash section
Restoring from Trash
Recover notes you’ve accidentally deleted:- Navigate to the Trash section from the sidebar
- Select the note you want to restore
- Click “Restore” to return it to your active notes
Permanent Deletion
Permanently remove notes from trash:Bulk Operations
Manage multiple notes efficiently:Bulk Archive
Select multiple notes and archive them all at once to clean up your workspace
Bulk Delete
Select multiple notes and move them to trash in a single action
- Enable multi-select mode
- Select the notes you want to modify
- Choose the action from the bulk actions menu
- Confirm the operation
Note Properties
Each note includes several properties:| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | The note’s headline, displayed in lists and search results |
| Content | Rich text body with formatting, lists, and checkboxes |
| Tags | Labels for organizing and filtering notes |
| Background | Optional color or pattern for visual distinction |
| Pinned | Whether the note appears at the top of your list |
| Archived | Whether the note is hidden from the main workspace |
| State | Active, trashed, or permanently deleted |
| Created | When the note was first created |
| Updated | When the note was last modified |
Working Offline
All note operations work seamlessly offline:- Create new notes without an internet connection
- Edit existing notes with full formatting capabilities
- Organize with tags, pins, and archives
- Delete or restore notes from trash
- Automatic sync when you’re back online
Anchor uses conflict resolution to handle edits made on multiple devices while offline. When conflicts occur, the most recent change wins and syncs across all devices.