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Get up and running

This guide will walk you through installing Fylepad and creating your first note with Markdown formatting.
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Install Fylepad

If you haven’t already, download and install Fylepad for your platform:

Desktop installation

Install on Windows, macOS, or Linux

Web version

Use directly in your browser
2

Launch the application

Open Fylepad from your applications menu, desktop shortcut, or by visiting the web version.You’ll see a clean, minimal interface with:
  • A tab bar at the top for managing multiple notes
  • The main editor area in the center
  • A toolbar with formatting options
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Create your first note

The app opens with a default tab ready for you to start typing. Try entering some text:
# My First Note

Welcome to **Fylepad**! This is a note-taking app that supports *Markdown* formatting.

## Features I love:
- Auto-save functionality
- Multiple tabs
- Export to PDF and Markdown

Let me try a to-do list:
- [ ] Learn Markdown basics
- [ ] Create my first note
- [x] Install Fylepad
Auto-save in action: Notice you don’t need to manually save. Your changes are automatically preserved!
4

Format your text

Fylepad supports rich Markdown formatting. Try these:
**Bold text**
*Italic text*
~~Strikethrough~~
`inline code`
5

Open multiple tabs

Need to work on multiple notes? Click the + button in the tab bar to create a new tab.You can:
  • Switch between tabs by clicking on them
  • Close tabs with the × button
  • Drag tabs to reorder them
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Customize your experience

Make Fylepad your own:
  • Toggle theme: Switch between light and dark mode
  • Change fonts: Customize the editor font to your preference
  • Adjust colors: Modify the color scheme
Your theme and customization preferences are automatically saved!
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Export your note

Ready to share your note? Fylepad supports multiple export formats:
  1. Click the More Options menu
  2. Select Export
  3. Choose your format:
    • PDF: For sharing and printing
    • Markdown: For use in other applications
You can also import existing .md files into Fylepad.

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Try advanced features

Now that you’ve created your first note, explore Fylepad’s advanced capabilities:

Create diagrams

Learn how to create Mermaid diagrams and PlantUML charts

Build tables

Format data with Markdown tables

Add code blocks

Include syntax-highlighted code in multiple languages

Write math

Add mathematical equations using KaTeX

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Example: Create a meeting notes template

Try creating a reusable meeting notes template: 
# Meeting Notes - [Date]

## Attendees
- [ ] Person 1
- [ ] Person 2
- [ ] Person 3

## Agenda
1. Topic 1
2. Topic 2
3. Topic 3

## Discussion
**Topic 1:**
- Key point 1
- Key point 2

**Topic 2:**
- Key point 1
- Key point 2

## Action Items
- [ ] @Person1: Action item description
- [ ] @Person2: Action item description

## Next Steps
- Next meeting: [Date]
- Follow-up items:
  - [ ] Item 1
  - [ ] Item 2
Save this as a template and create a new tab whenever you need meeting notes!

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Understanding auto-save

Fylepad automatically saves your work as you type:
  • Your notes persist even if you close the app
  • All tabs are restored when you reopen Fylepad
  • No manual save button needed
  • Your preferences and theme settings are also saved
While Fylepad auto-saves locally, remember to export important notes as backups or use version control for critical documents.

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Keyboard shortcuts

Boost your productivity with keyboard shortcuts:
ActionWindows/LinuxmacOS
New tabCtrl+TCmd+T
Close tabCtrl+WCmd+W
BoldCtrl+BCmd+B
ItalicCtrl+ICmd+I
ExportCtrl+ECmd+E
For a complete list of keyboard shortcuts, visit the Keyboard Shortcuts guide.

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Next steps

You’re now ready to use Fylepad effectively! Here’s what to explore next:

Markdown support

Master all Markdown features supported in Fylepad

Customization

Personalize Fylepad’s appearance and behavior

Organizing notes

Learn strategies for organizing your notes

Desktop vs Web

Understand the differences between platforms

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Getting help

Need assistance or have questions?
  • Bug reports: Open an issue on GitHub
  • Feature requests: Share your ideas in the Issues section
  • Contributing: Fork the repo and submit a pull request
Happy note-taking!

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