# Table of Contents - [Keyboard shortcuts | UpNote User Guide](#keyboard-shortcuts-upnote-user-guide) - [UpNote user guide | UpNote User Guide](#upnote-user-guide-upnote-user-guide) - [Installation | UpNote User Guide](#installation-upnote-user-guide) - [Create a new note | UpNote User Guide](#create-a-new-note-upnote-user-guide) - [Sync notes across devices | UpNote User Guide](#sync-notes-across-devices-upnote-user-guide) - [Select multiple notes | UpNote User Guide](#select-multiple-notes-upnote-user-guide) - [Open note in a new window | UpNote User Guide](#open-note-in-a-new-window-upnote-user-guide) - [Keep window on top | UpNote User Guide](#keep-window-on-top-upnote-user-guide) - [Search for notes | UpNote User Guide](#search-for-notes-upnote-user-guide) - [Format your text | UpNote User Guide](#format-your-text-upnote-user-guide) - [Date and Time | UpNote User Guide](#date-and-time-upnote-user-guide) - [Images | UpNote User Guide](#images-upnote-user-guide) - [Attachments | UpNote User Guide](#attachments-upnote-user-guide) - [Sort notes | UpNote User Guide](#sort-notes-upnote-user-guide) - [Info Panel | UpNote User Guide](#info-panel-upnote-user-guide) - [Quotes | UpNote User Guide](#quotes-upnote-user-guide) - [Scan documents | UpNote User Guide](#scan-documents-upnote-user-guide) - [Checklists | UpNote User Guide](#checklists-upnote-user-guide) - [Drawing & handwriting | UpNote User Guide](#drawing-handwriting-upnote-user-guide) - [Line length | UpNote User Guide](#line-length-upnote-user-guide) - [Tables | UpNote User Guide](#tables-upnote-user-guide) - [Collapsible section | UpNote User Guide](#collapsible-section-upnote-user-guide) - [Editor typography | UpNote User Guide](#editor-typography-upnote-user-guide) - [Code blocks | UpNote User Guide](#code-blocks-upnote-user-guide) - [Search in a note | UpNote User Guide](#search-in-a-note-upnote-user-guide) --- # Keyboard shortcuts | UpNote User Guide ### [](#global-shortcuts) **Global Shortcuts** Action Mac Windows/Linux Create New Note **Cmd** + **Opt** + **N** **Ctrl** + **Alt** + **N** Paste to UpNote **Cmd** + **Ctrl** + **Opt** + **V** **Ctrl** + **Shift** + **Alt** + **V** Search **Cmd** + **Opt** + **G** **Ctrl** + **Alt** + **G** ### [](#navigation) **Navigation** Action Mac Windows/Linux Switch Space **Cmd + J** **Ctrl + J** Toggle Sidebar **Cmd** + **Shift** + **\\** **Ctrl** + **Shift** + **\\** Go Back **Cmd** + **Shift** + **\[**\ \ **Ctrl** + **Shift** + **\[**\ \ Go Forward\ \ **Cmd** + **Shift** + **\]**\ \ **Ctrl** + **Shift** + **\]** New Note **Cmd** + **N** **Ctrl** + **N** Lock **Cmd** + **L** **Ctrl** \+ **L** Keep Window on Top **Cmd** + **Shift** + **K** **Ctrl** + **Shift** + **K** Settings **Cmd** + **,** **Ctrl** + **/** New Notebook **Cmd** + **Shift** + **N** **Ctrl** + **Shift** + **N** Toggle Focus Mode **Cmd** + **Shift** + **F** **Ctrl** + **Shift** + **F** Search in All Notes **Cmd** + **G** **Ctrl** + **G** Export Selected Note(s) **Cmd** + **E** **Ctrl** + **E** Delete Selected Note(s) **Cmd** + **Delete** **Ctrl** + **Backspace** Toggle Info Panel **Cmd** + **Shift** + **I** **Ctrl** + **Shift** + **I** Toggle Pin for Selected Note(s) **Cmd** + **Shift** + **P** **Ctrl** + **Shift** + **P** Add/Remove Selected Note(s) to/from Quick Access **Cmd** + **Shift** + **S** **Ctrl** + **Shift** + **S** Select All Notes **Cmd** + **A** **Ctrl** + **A** Go to Main Windows **Cmd** + **\\** **Ctrl** + **\\** Add to Notebooks **Cmd + Shift + B** **Ctrl + Shift + B** ### [](#text-formatting) **Text Formatting** Action Mac Windows/Linux Apply Heading Style \[1-3\] **Cmd** + `**1-3**` **Ctrl** + `**1-3**` Bold **Cmd** + **B** **Ctrl** + **B** Italic **Cmd** + **I** **Ctrl** + **I** Underline **Cmd** + **U** **Ctrl** + **U** Strikethrough **Cmd** + **Shift** + **X** **Ctrl** + **Shift** + **X** Text Color **Cmd** + **Option** + `**1-8**` _Choose 1 for red, 2 for orange, 3 for yellow, 4 for green, 5 for blue, 6 for pink, 7 for purple, 8 for gray._ **Alt** + `**1-8**` _Choose 1 for red, 2 for orange, 3 for yellow, 4 for green, 5 for blue, 6 for pink, 7 for purple, 8 for gray._ Remove Text Color **Cmd** + **Option** + **X** **Alt** + **X** Highlight color **Cmd** + **Shift** + **Option** + `**1-8**` _Choose 1 for red, 2 for orange, 3 for yellow, 4 for green, 5 for blue, 6 for pink, 7 for purple, 8 for gray._ **Shift** \+ **Alt** + `**1-8**` _Choose 1 for red, 2 for orange, 3 for yellow, 4 for green, 5 for blue, 6 for pink, 7 for purple, 8 for gray._ Remove highlight color **Cmd** + **Shift** + **Option** + **X** **Shift** + **Alt** + **X** Bulleted list **Cmd** + **7** or `**-**` + `**space**` **Ctrl + 7** or `**-**` \+ `**space**` Numbered list **Cmd** + **8** or `**1.**` + `**space**` **Ctrl + 8** or `**1.**` + `**space**` Checklist **Cmd** + **9** or `**[]**` + `**space**` **Ctrl + 9** or `**[]**` + `**space**` Toggle completed checklist **Cmd** + **Shift** + **9** **Alt** + **Shift** + **9** Collapsible section **Cmd** + **.** **Ctrl** + **.** Toggle collapsible section **Cmd** + **.** **Ctrl** + **.** Expand all collapsible sections **Cmd** + **Shift** + . **Ctrl** + **Shift** + . Collapse all collapsible sections **Cmd** + **Shift** + **,** **Ctrl** + **Shift** + **,** Indent **Tab** **Tab** Outdent **Shift + Tab** **Shift + Tab** Move list item up **Cmd + Option + up** arrow **Ctrl + Alt + up** arrow Move list item down **Cmd + Option + down** arrow **Ctrl + Alt + down** arrow Divider **Cmd + Shift + H** or `**---**` **+** `**Enter**` **Ctrl + Shift + H** or `**---**` **+** `**Enter**` Left Align **Cmd + Shift + L** **Ctrl + Shift + L** Center Align **Cmd + Shift + E** **Ctrl + Shift + E** Right Align **Cmd + Shift + R** **Ctrl + Shift + R** Justify **Cmd + Shift + J** **Ctrl + Shift + J** Quote **Cmd + Shift + U** **Ctrl + Shift + U** Insert Code Block `**```**` `**```**` Convert to Code Block **Cmd + Option + Shift + C** **Ctrl + Alt + Shift + C** In-line Code **Cmd + Shift + C** **Ctrl + Shift + C** Insert Link **Cmd + K** **Ctrl + K** Insert TeX Formula **Cmd + Shift + M** **Ctrl + Shift + M** Subscript **Cmd + Shift +** `**;**` **Ctrl + Shift +** `**;**` Superscript **Cmd + Shift +** `**'**` **Ctrl + Shift +** `**'**` Remove Formatting **Cmd + \\** **Ctrl + \\** ### [](#note-editor) **Note Editor** Action Mac Windows/Linux Copy **Cmd + C** **Ctrl + C** Cut **Cmd + X** **Ctrl + X** Paste **Cmd + V** **Ctrl + V** Paste and Match Style **Cmd + Shift + V** **Ctrl + Shift + V** Copy as Markdown **Cmd + Option + C** **Alt + C** Paste from Markdown **Cmd + Option + V** **Alt + V** Undo **Cmd + Z** **Ctrl + Z** Redo **Cmd + Shift + Z** **Ctrl** + **Shift** + **Z** Zoom In **Cmd +** `**+**` **Ctrl** + `**+**` Zoom Out **Cmd +** `**-**` **Ctrl** + `**-**` Actual Size **Cmd + 0** **Ctrl** + **0** Print **Cmd** + **P** **Ctrl** + **P** Toggle Format Bar **Cmd** + **Shift** + **A** **Ctrl** + **Shift** + **A** Search within a Note **Cmd** + **Option** + **F** **Alt** + **F** Insert Image **Cmd + Shift + O** **Ctrl + Shift + O** Insert Attachment **Cmd + O** **Ctrl + O** Insert Table **Cmd + T** **Ctrl + T** Insert row above **Cmd + Shift + Enter** **Ctrl + Shift + Enter** Insert row below **Cmd + Enter** **Ctrl + Enter** Insert column (to the left) **Cmd + Shift + Alt + Enter** **Ctrl + Shift + Alt + Enter** Insert column (to the right) **Cmd + Alt + Enter** **Ctrl + Alt + Enter** Insert Date and Time **Cmd + D** **Ctrl + D** Insert Date **Cmd + Shift + D** **Ctrl + Shift + D** Insert Time **Cmd + Shift + Option + D** **Shift + Alt + D** Go to the top of the note **Cmd + Up arrow** **Ctrl + Home** Go to the bottom of the note **Cmd + Down arrow** **Ctrl + End** ### [](#smart-arrows) **Smart Arrows** Rightwards Arrow `**- >**` + `**space**` Leftwards Arrow `**< -**` + `**space**` Left Right Arrow `**< - >**` + `**space**` Upwards Arrow `**|^**` + `**space**` Downwards Arrow `**|v**` + `**space**` [PreviousWidgets for mobile apps](/more/widgets-for-mobile-apps) [NextAutomatic notes backup](/more/automatic-notes-backup) Last updated 6 months ago --- # UpNote user guide | UpNote User Guide Welcome to the UpNote User Guide. UpNote is designed to be a powerful and elegant application for note taking and organization. We do our best to make the app intuitive and easy to use on all platforms. As you use UpNote, you'll find and explore its features along the way. This guide serves to give you an overview of UpNote's features and what the app can do to help you stay productive. We hope you find this useful. If you have any questions or want to learn more about a topic not yet covered, please email us at **support@getupnote.com**. We would like to hear from you :) [NextInstallation](/new-to-upnote/installation) Last updated 11 months ago --- # Installation | UpNote User Guide [PreviousUpNote user guide](/) [NextCreate a new note](/new-to-upnote/create-a-new-note) Last updated 11 months ago UpNote is free to download on iOS, Android, Mac, Windows and Linux. ### [](#iphone-and-ipad) iPhone and iPad ### [](#android) Android ### [](#macos) MacOS ### [](#windows) Windows UpNote is compatible on Windows 10/11. #### [](#download-the-installer-for-windows-app) Download the installer for Windows app If you are not able to download UpNote from the Microsoft Store, you can . This installer is still new so Windows might warn you that it's not a common download, you just need to bypass the warning and run the installer. _Please note that if your computer has already installed UpNote from the Microsoft Store, you shouldn't use the installer above._ ### [](#linux) Linux #### [](#download-the-app-image) Download the AppImage * UpNote.AppImage can automatically download new update and will inform you when the new version is available. You only need to restart the app to install the update. * * * The first time you launch UpNote, you will be presented with the Welcome screen. You can sign in or create a new account with UpNote to sync your notes across all your devices. We recommend that you create an account so that you can retrieve your notes in case there is something wrong with your device or you need to reinstall the app. If you do not want to use UpNote with an account and keep your data in your local device, you can click the link `**Continue without an account**` to proceed. Download . If you have installed , simply double click on the UpNote.AppImage file. AppImageLauncher will automatically change the AppImage file to executable, move it to the Applications folder and show the app icon correctly. If you like to install AppImageLauncher to make it easier to work with AppImage, please see this link for . If you haven't installed AppImage launcher, you need to make the UpNote.AppImage file executable and then run it. Please see this article for more instruction: [Download on the App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/upnote-elegant-note-app/id1389634515) [Download on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.getupnote.android) [Download on the Mac App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/upnote-an-elegant-note-app/id1398373917?ls=1&mt=12) [Download on Microsoft Store.](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/upnote/9mv7690m8f5n?activetab=pivot:overviewtab) [download the installer for Windows app here](https://upnote.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/UpNote%20Setup.exe) [UpNote.AppImage file](https://upnote.sfo3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/UpNote.AppImage) [AppImageLauncher](https://github.com/TheAssassin/AppImageLauncher) [how to setup AppImageLauncher](https://github.com/TheAssassin/AppImageLauncher/wiki) [https://docs.appimage.org/introduction/quickstart.html](https://docs.appimage.org/introduction/quickstart.html) [Download on the Snap Store](https://snapcraft.io/upnote) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FfjfHWqXgToucgBRBxzB9%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Dab7b0c5d-5e42-436e-918b-bc4ccaaa2915&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=d9575c08&sv=2) --- # Create a new note | UpNote User Guide [PreviousInstallation](/new-to-upnote/installation) [NextSync notes across devices](/new-to-upnote/sync-notes-across-devices) Last updated 1 year ago UpNote is designed to to help you take note easily and conveniently anytime, anywhere. ### [](#on-desktops) On desktops * Click the `**New Note**` button in the upper right corner of your UpNote window. * You can also use the keyboard shortcut `**Cmd/Ctrl**` + `**N**` to create a new note. ### [](#on-mobile) On mobile * Tap the round blue button at the bottom center of your note list screen. Now you can start jotting down your notes. UpNote's versatile writing tools allow you to: * Add quotes * Insert dividers and many more... Insert and Add Insert Insert Add Add Embed Insert [Format your text](/write-and-edit/format-your-text) [images](/write-and-edit/images) [files](/write-and-edit/attachments) [checklists](/write-and-edit/checklists) [tables](/write-and-edit/tables) [date and time](/write-and-edit/date-and-time) [code blocks](/write-and-edit/code-blocks) [links](/write-and-edit/bi-directional-links) [videos](/write-and-edit/embed-videos) [collapsible sections](/write-and-edit/collapsible-section) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252F57uMxaqIzv26g0wOSWlB%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D899f9fe4-ee53-483d-b147-ff5d645290c0&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=1201f5ba&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FtaphUeK2KzRRXNbJb23d%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D03c51ed6-afdf-4b27-b778-e764f35afb7e&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=3b5a1ba5&sv=2) --- # Sync notes across devices | UpNote User Guide [PreviousCreate a new note](/new-to-upnote/create-a-new-note) [NextSearch for notes](/new-to-upnote/search-for-notes) Last updated 9 months ago ### [](#sign-in-to-your-upnote-account) Sign in to your UpNote account UpNote supports automatic syncing across unlimited devices. You need to sign in to your UpNote account on your devices to sync your notes (make sure your email address is entered correctly). * On desktop, go to `**Settings**` \> `**My Account**` * On mobile, go to `**Settings**` \> `**Sign in to sync notes**` * If you don't have an account yet, click/tap the `**Sign up now**` link to create an account. * * * ### [](#check-unsynced-filter) Check unsynced filter To check if any of your notes are unsynced, go to . Your note will appear there if their content including images, attachments... are not fully synced to the server. If you don't see the Unsynced filter, follow the step below to view it. * On **mobile**, tap the `**...**` icon in the bottom right corner of the `**All Notes**` screen and select `**Filter All Notes**` then add the `**Unsynced**` filter. The filter will appear under your `**All Notes**` section in the sidebar menu. * To see the note count of the filter, go to `**Settings**` > `**General**` > `**Show number of notes in each notebook**` * * * ### [](#follow-the-steps-below-to-troubleshoot-the-syncing-issues) **Follow the steps below to troubleshoot the syncing issues:** 2. Make sure you have signed in to your UpNote account on all devices. Try signing out and back in again 3. Your data might not be fully synced if your internet connection is intermittent. Please try turning your Wi-Fi off and on, or switching to a different network. If you are on desktop, you can try using the phone's WIFI hotspot. 4. Sometimes due to spotty internet connection, your images/files are not completely uploaded yet. You can try forcing syncing on both devices: * On iOS/Android app, pull down from the note list (you will see the syncing icon when pulling down). 5. To sync attachment edits, please return to UpNote app after editing your attachment on the device 6. If you do not see uploaded images, please check if your images are copied from the website. If your images are copied from a website, UpNote will keep the link of the images. However, if the website removes these images, UpNote cannot load them because the link is now invalid. To save an image to UpNote, you can right-click the image, choose "Copy Image," and paste the image into UpNote. 7. If you are in China, Russia... you may need to use a VPN to bypass the firewall and sync your notes If none of the above helps, please email UpNote support at **support@getupnote.com** and send us the debug log (from Settings > Feedback > Save debug log) so we can assist further. On **desktop**, hover on the "All Notes" label and select `**Filter All Notes**` > `**Unsynced**` Update your app to the On Mac/Windows/Linux app, click the sync button located in front of the search box. [latest version](https://help.getupnote.com/more/release-notes) [Unsynced filter](/get-organized/filter-your-notes) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252F30HhKzuRJFtPZQSou37d%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D65aab107-24a9-48bc-8ee3-a97207393307&width=300&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=4e1b951e&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252F1OOgEKWi6TRyLhe2T3qS%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D2c3e4e20-c43f-48b4-97a8-5112460c9d56&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=dfa0df59&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FDZreYguVEM1Y1m7mvnGP%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Dcf0c2ce4-04df-4475-8a0a-535ab0b6b061&width=41&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=cb764179&sv=2) --- # Select multiple notes | UpNote User Guide [PreviousKeep window on top](/new-to-upnote/keep-window-on-top) [NextOpen note in a new window](/new-to-upnote/open-note-in-a-new-window) Last updated 2 months ago If you want to perform an action for a large number of notes (such as moving notes to another notebooks, exporting, deleting notes...), you can do that quickly by selecting multiple notes in the notes list. Follow the steps below to select multiple notes on each platform: ### [](#on-desktop) On desktop * _**Select multiple notes**__:_ Press and hold the `**Cmd/Ctrl**` key, then click the notes in the note list column (they don’t need to be next to each other). * _**Select multiple notes that are adjacent**__:_ Click the first note, then press the **Shift** key and click the last note. All notes in between are included in the selection. * _Select all notes in the note list:_ Click any note in the note list, then press the shortcut `**Cmd/Ctrl + A**` * Once your notes are selected, you can perform the following actions: * Drag them to the notebook/tag/Quick Access/Templates/Trash in the sidebar * All actions in the right pane: Pin to top, Export, Merge into a new note... ### [](#on-mobile) On mobile * Tap the `**...**` button in the lower right corner of your note list screen. * Tap `**Select Notes**` * Select multiple notes by tapping the circle in front of each note row * If you want to select all notes, tap on `**...**` again and tap `**Select All**` * Once your notes are selected, you can tap on the notebook icon at the bottom bar to add/move notes to other notebooks; or delete them. ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FdKW3MxWO803S7pJTeu9Y%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3De2ad6a08-6255-4b58-9532-949d89635ab2&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=a58c4399&sv=2) --- # Open note in a new window | UpNote User Guide [PreviousSelect multiple notes](/new-to-upnote/select-multiple-notes) [NextSort notes](/new-to-upnote/sort-notes) Last updated 3 years ago When you want to use UpNote for research or compare between notes, you can open your notes in separate windows so you can view and edit them side by side. To open a note in a new window on Mac and Windows app, simply double click on a note in the notes list. Or, right click on a note and select `**Open in new window**`. To create a new note in a new window, hold the `**Cmd/Ctrl**` key while clicking the `**New Note**` button. ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FhqIw8RCwSx3EUexjhu3c%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D020c7d99-1eb4-45d3-9535-475db1a631c0&width=300&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=b6d475cd&sv=2) --- # Keep window on top | UpNote User Guide [PreviousSearch for notes](/new-to-upnote/search-for-notes) [NextSelect multiple notes](/new-to-upnote/select-multiple-notes) Last updated 18 days ago If you need to take note while learning or having a conference online, you may use the Keep-Window-on-Top feature, so that UpNote window is kept above other windows. To keep your note window on top, click the icon in the upper right corner of your note window. Or use the shortcut `**Cmd/Ctrl**` + `**Shift**` + `**K**` to quickly toggle the mode. ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FedPXuWGxLcG7cZ9hPgKU%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D91f25bb7-9129-4d8c-bd93-73e9e38bca2e&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=9e24cba6&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FkjB3QsZ6PAIfFXjR72ip%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D0e7d7164-26e4-4094-ac84-62029daccd0a&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=636fd90a&sv=2) --- # Search for notes | UpNote User Guide [PreviousSync notes across devices](/new-to-upnote/sync-notes-across-devices) [NextKeep window on top](/new-to-upnote/keep-window-on-top) Last updated 1 year ago Follow the steps below to perform note or notebook searching in UpNote: ### [](#on-desktop) On desktop * Enter the phrase you want to search in the search box located in the top bar of UpNote window or use the shortcut `**Cmd/Ctrl + G**` to open the search box. * You will see the matched results in the notes list below. * You can toggle between searching in `**All Notes**` or in the current notebook * If you are using another app, you can use the global shortcut `**Cmd/Ctrl + Option + G**` from anywhere to quickly open UpNote search. #### [](#saved-search) Saved Search * Your saved search will appear under All Notes section. ### [](#on-mobile) On mobile * Enter the phrases you want to search * You may select if you want to search in the current notebook/folder/tag or in All Notes ### [](#search-for-the-exact-phrase) Search for the exact phrase * To search for exact phrases, wrap your searched phrase in double quotation marks, for example `**"UpNote features"**` ### [](#search-for-tags) Search for tags * You may search for tags by inserting the `**#**` key in front of the phrase ### [](#search-for-notes-in-locked-notebooks) Search for notes in locked notebooks By default, UpNote search doesn't show the results from locked notebook to protect your privacy. If you want to include the results from locked notebooks, you can do so from the Search options. On desktop, click the Search icon in the search bar and select `**Search in locked notes**`. You will be asked to enter the lock password to enable this option. On mobile, click the Settings icon in the right side of the search box and select `**Search in locked notes**`. You will be asked to enter the passcode to unlock the locked notebooks. On desktop apps, you may save your search so you can find it quickly from the sidebar. Click the save button in the search box. Tap the search icon in the upper right corner of your notes list screen. If you want to search for notes containing **multiple tags**, type multiple tags in the search box. You may also use to stick this search in the sidebar. [Saved Search](https://help.getupnote.com/new-to-upnote/search-for-notes#saved-search) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FdFIaVtUCkPUcDGCzO9EP%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Db42b6e76-0ae0-431b-bb85-10e6f3d846a0&width=300&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=c841f20c&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252F20hjO0LMjqh1XVneLd2E%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D612dd4d9-94a4-4f46-906f-8887ae6dc124&width=300&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=73ea79c9&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FzzWWAEvCVLZtw2ETMpSy%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Dc03cb9f8-6670-4545-a669-47c2ea313cd3&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=c61c0e37&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FDS2LE9fNvLvt3dKip1K3%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D88da9e1a-9b36-4181-a487-84aeac87af8a&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=123fbcd2&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FYpgF7x0yep5Mclyfc4gQ%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D91522d7f-9bf6-4527-9dc5-c2016e1a3a38&width=300&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=b2c95f1b&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FHJOoOURLOHK6BJoWGX56%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D2d424ce6-5688-46ff-80f5-d808b540dc0c&width=44&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=e4fb7d9c&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FWHUoidzel1mD9Qmws7Li%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D827243cb-84b8-4b23-a577-7b6f7608e02b&width=42&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=de2078da&sv=2) --- # Format your text | UpNote User Guide [PreviousInfo Panel](/new-to-upnote/info-panel) [NextWrite with Markdown](/write-and-edit/write-with-markdown) Last updated 3 years ago UpNote has a wide variety of tools to format and style your text, similar to any word processor. ### [](#on-desktop) On desktop Click the `**Aa**` button in the lower right corner of your note editor to show the formatting bar. Or, use the shortcut `**Cmd/Ctrl**` + `**Shift**` + `**A**` to toggle the bar. You can apply various style for your text by highlighting the text and clicking the formatting options in the formatting bar, or use the . You may also write with Markdown if you are more familiar with this. ### [](#on-mobile) On mobile The formatting bar is located right above your keyboard. Swipe to the right to see more formatting options. If there are formatting options you use more frequently the others, you can move them to the front of your formatting bar. Here is how: 1. Swipe right to the end of the formatting bar. 2. Tap the `**Edit**` button. 3. Drag the hamburger icon in the right side of each icon up/down to rearrange their order. ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FjHUM0bZ2JDtfBHx85KPX%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Dcab3a734-023b-40e5-a3a5-fe9deb2f369d&width=300&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=d75b94df&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FW5xwPAhrnKbZUEoGeSxW%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D57d9017e-e444-48fe-93ac-87471487223f&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=f89010ec&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FEVfiQNso2fOeZ9mkErVI%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D7cbf774c-277e-4306-8eda-ee74f196b4de&width=300&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=d8428ef4&sv=2) [text formatting keyboard shortcuts](/more/keyboard-shortcuts#text-formatting) --- # Date and Time | UpNote User Guide [PreviousChecklists](/write-and-edit/checklists) [NextTables](/write-and-edit/tables) Last updated 1 year ago Follow the steps below to insert date and time in your note: ### [](#on-desktop) On desktop * Click the button in the upper bar of the note editor and select * You may also use the shortcut `**Cmd/Ctrl**` + `**D**` to quickly insert date and time to your notes. Or use other shortcuts for more date/time options: * `**Cmd/Ctrl**` + `**Shift**` + `**D**`**:** insert **date only** * `**Cmd/Ctrl**` + `**Shift**` + `**Option**` + `**D**`**:** insert **time only** * Or type `**/date**` and select the date format you want to insert. ### [](#on-mobile) On mobile 1. Tap the calendar icon in the formatting bar. You may scroll to the right to see more options. If you often need to insert date to your note, you may the calendar icon to the front of the formatting bar. 2. Select the date/time format you want to insert. [reorder](https://help.getupnote.com/write-and-edit/format-your-text#on-mobile) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FGMxKr0R49Cso9r0H8G9R%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D3595c1ab-22a8-486e-8072-7e9a2764d24f&width=164&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=577ff9dc&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FJbzzLTupJNYCU3yx015k%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3De1d8a57a-2010-4798-ab25-83d4dbc0d6ee&width=300&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=2570cf93&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FBeoVKKkCkUTnbNbQtNd2%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D04ce3084-cd81-4c54-96a5-d5ed1b76d491&width=40&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=219ae6d2&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FcZbhOsJhmlItzgk3Rr16%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D5adfb969-d02e-41c0-ba85-564171c3abcb&width=52&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=7fd9e42b&sv=2) --- # Images | UpNote User Guide [PreviousWrite with Markdown](/write-and-edit/write-with-markdown) [NextAttachments](/write-and-edit/attachments) Last updated 3 years ago Follow the steps below to insert images in your note: ### [](#on-desktop) On desktop 1. Click the image icon in the top bar of your note editor 2. Select the image(s) you want to paste from the pop up window You may also use the shortcut `**Cmd/Ctrl**` + `**C**` and `**Cmd/Ctrl**` + `**V**` to copy and paste the image directly in your note. ### [](#on-mobile) On mobile 1. Tap the image icon in the formatting bar 2. Select the image(s) you want to paste from your phone ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FlRR2UJIF4TX3tMNp2Brk%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D23f1b669-2e69-4f62-9916-e85f3188510c&width=42&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=86877cd&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FlRR2UJIF4TX3tMNp2Brk%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D23f1b669-2e69-4f62-9916-e85f3188510c&width=42&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=86877cd&sv=2) --- # Attachments | UpNote User Guide [PreviousImages](/write-and-edit/images) [NextChecklists](/write-and-edit/checklists) Last updated 5 months ago The premium version allow you to insert files of any type (PDF, doc, docx, txt, mp4...) in your notes. There is no limit in the number of attachments. However for optimal syncing performance, each file is capped at 20 MB. Follow the steps below to insert attachments in your note: ### [](#on-desktop) On desktop * Click the insert button in the top bar of the note editor and select `**Insert File**` or use the shortcut `**Cmd/Ctrl**` + `**O**` * Select the file you want to insert from the Finder/Explorer pop up ### [](#on-mobile) On mobile * Tap the button in the formatting bar * Select `**Attachments**` ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FPgq581GEgca9EH5YTTPE%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D2d41fe86-c982-4d34-a888-f6a3c417e7c8&width=300&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=30909839&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FsbnFL1sW94PrdSiCwruo%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D45a31d52-4d36-400c-861a-f88cf7cccf8f&width=300&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=2dd69db6&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FJKNmRFip89w866Scebd8%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D9e0c0dfa-9e0f-4cb3-80e4-40cd39c77983&width=45&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=1c20df58&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FcZbhOsJhmlItzgk3Rr16%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D5adfb969-d02e-41c0-ba85-564171c3abcb&width=52&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=7fd9e42b&sv=2) --- # Sort notes | UpNote User Guide [PreviousOpen note in a new window](/new-to-upnote/open-note-in-a-new-window) [NextInfo Panel](/new-to-upnote/info-panel) Last updated 2 months ago By default, your notes are sorted by last updated time (newest first). You can change the sorting order for default sorting, or in each notebook and tag. UpNote supports different sorting order for separate notebooks and tags. On **desktop**, click the `**…**` button in the top right corner of the note list panel and select `**Sort notes**`. You may also right-click on the notebook/tag from the sidebar and select `**Sort notes**`. On **mobile**, tap the `**…**` button in the bottom right corner of the note list screen and select `**Sort notes**`. Then, you can set or change the default or custom sorting order for the notebook or tag. Please note that the sort order of each notebook/tag/filter is synced across other devices. However, the default sort order is _**not**_ synced and is specific to each device. ### [](#sort-your-notes-in-custom-order) Sort your notes in custom order #### [](#on-mobile) On mobile 1. Set the sort order of your notes list to `**Custom**` (following the guide above). 2. Drag the note up and down in the notes list to reorder its position. #### [](#on-desktop) On desktop To manually rearrange your notes in the notes list: 1. Set the sort order of your notes list to `**Custom**` (following the guide above). 3. Drag the note up and down in the notes list to reorder its position. #### [](#undefined) Click the icon at the top of the notes list ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmiro.medium.com%2Fv2%2Fresize%3Afit%3A1400%2F1*xII2Sdh1uaLHRluNbfY6rQ.png&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=4bf93092&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252Fa5yTaWOr8aou5cSBxAj9%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D9ebce9ae-47f5-4a63-8078-8327f318f889&width=36&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=26a9aa36&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FwnxtQqYpG7cRg7c2ONas%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Db1dac7ac-9d39-4d0a-9315-52cfa285a7ea&width=300&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=d116aaca&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252Fc7QytBU8s9c90RaBlVdv%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D0abca1fb-6843-4846-a965-b36dff933a22&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=cb2b116a&sv=2) --- # Info Panel | UpNote User Guide [PreviousSort notes](/new-to-upnote/sort-notes) [NextFormat your text](/write-and-edit/format-your-text) Last updated 1 year ago The information panel gives users an overview of a note’s info in a structural order. There are 4 sections in the panel, you may collapse or expand each section according to your needs. * **Info**: showing a note’s creation and updated date. You can view and edit the note's created and edited date here. * **Word count**: showing a note’s character, word, sentence and paragraph counter. * **Links to this note:** showing all the notes with links to the current notes _._ for more info about bi-directional linking in UpNote. _(This section will not be shown if your note doesn’t have any backlink)_ * : showing the note’s headings in a hierarchical order. You may click on each heading to go to their corresponding section in your note. _(the Table of Contents will not be shown if your note doesn’t have any heading)_ ### [](#on-desktop) On desktop To show or hide the information panel, click on the `**info**` icon at the bottom right corner of your note’s window or use the shortcut `**Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + I**` ### [](#on-mobile) On mobile Tap the icon in the top right corner of the note editor to show the info panel [See this](/write-and-edit/bi-directional-links) [**Table of contents**](/write-and-edit/table-of-contents) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmiro.medium.com%2Fv2%2Fresize%3Afit%3A1400%2F1*XEf2nscmdA5-2sj-1Kh5VQ.gif&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=c7ab5557&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FaFA7r63CfEYU4QXvUDvd%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3De7dfaa0f-c0d6-4ca7-ad39-4c316c6135e2&width=40&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=2b7c32ae&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FdyuZktt798JlOaQ7t11b%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D46ed039b-5976-4248-809f-0211c1b47725&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=4c3d2e58&sv=2) --- # Quotes | UpNote User Guide [PreviousCollapsible section](/write-and-edit/collapsible-section) [NextCode blocks](/write-and-edit/code-blocks) Last updated 1 year ago To insert or format text into a block quote, use the keyboard shortcut `**Cmd/Ctrl**` + `**Shift**` + `**U**` or click the quote icon in the formatting bar. You can also type `**/quote**` to insert the quote in the note editor. You can change the background color of the block quote by clicking/tapping the icon in the top right corner of the block quote and seleting the background color option. ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FMnHjWR86PBDlNROqjN5m%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Dbd8b0e7f-b920-4ac2-b87b-82c8c481371f&width=46&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=971174db&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FLhXFhZ8JEoHRhNiod0QM%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Db52df3cf-747b-4dcb-a013-7cd71d57ec82&width=17&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=143c60bc&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252Fqq28nXkDy7LoYGeCx79W%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D6617c57f-5009-4a75-a929-ca27a66155a3&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=a34e76e4&sv=2) --- # Scan documents | UpNote User Guide [PreviousCode blocks](/write-and-edit/code-blocks) [NextDrawing & handwriting](/write-and-edit/drawing-and-handwriting) Last updated 10 months ago Follow the steps below to scan documents on mobile apps. 1. Tap the `**+**` button in the formatting bar and select `**Scan Document**` 2. Allow UpNote to access the camera 3. Take a photo of your document 4. Edit the scan by dragging the four corners if needed 5. Tap `**Next**` in the upper right corner of the document screen to review 6. Tap `**Done**` to insert the scanned document ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FRmQDE3ncMrkncDYbKUGK%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Df09984da-a04a-4a35-a9fb-fdfdf8827834&width=300&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=b756741c&sv=2) --- # Checklists | UpNote User Guide [PreviousAttachments](/write-and-edit/attachments) [NextDate and Time](/write-and-edit/date-and-time) Last updated 10 months ago Checklists help you create your to-do items and check them off when completed. ### [](#create-checklists) Create checklists Simply tap/click the checklist icon in the formatting bar to insert a checklist item. You can also type `**[]**` with a space to or use the shortcut `**Cmd/Ctrl**` + `**9**` to make a checklist on desktop. ### [](#complete-a-checklist-item) Complete a checklist item When completed, simply tick the box to mark it as done. Your text in the checklist item will be grayed out. You may change the style of text for completed to-do items from `**Settings**` > `**Editor**` > `**Completed todo items**` On desktop, you may also use the shortcut `**Cmd/Ctrl**` + `**Shift**` + `**9**` to toggle the state of your todo items. If you want to add a completed todo item, you can type `**[x]**` with a space. Your notes which contain incomplete todo items will appear in the Todo filter in the sidebar. ### [](#reorder-checklist-items) Reorder checklist items * On desktop, use the shortcut `Cmd/Ctrl` + `Option` + `up/down arrow` to move the checklist item up/down * On mobile, tap the move list up/down icon in the formatting bar ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FO7pzfw8E1pzhGLaUEbRE%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Dea99e870-0132-420a-81cf-8c3701f94bed&width=36&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=77274280&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252Fb4TXBSl2NL0OQBZhsAjY%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D452a655e-8fc2-420b-b175-1dca897d79ae&width=300&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=f1260ac5&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FVK8qL6vWSewtR0QQkCLn%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D79cab853-71f4-481e-b864-446670756c58&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=8d6d1194&sv=2) --- # Drawing & handwriting | UpNote User Guide [PreviousScan documents](/write-and-edit/scan-documents) [NextEditor typography](/write-and-edit/editor-typography) Last updated 1 year ago You can insert drawing and handwriting on iPhone and iPad apps. ### [](#on-iphone) On iPhone * Tap the `**+**` button in the formatting bar and select `**Drawing**` * Start drawing or writing in the drawing screen with your finger * Tap the `**Done**` button in the upper right corner of the drawing screen to insert the drawing ### [](#on-ipad) On iPad * Tap in the upper right corner of the note editor to insert drawing * Start drawing or writing in the drawing screen with Apple Pencil or with your finger * Tap the `**Done**` button in the upper right corner of the drawing screen to insert the drawing ### [](#undefined) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FJ0OiI9xoe33zRsaSHVIl%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D585edd22-edab-4aab-be02-497ec05543d2&width=300&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=b298893c&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FCvLpLOxGtLDSYJ6KnaVL%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D61c894bd-76a6-4a88-bcf2-59228c348416&width=43&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=59cd9aca&sv=2) --- # Line length | UpNote User Guide [PreviousEditor typography](/write-and-edit/editor-typography) [NextBi-directional links](/write-and-edit/bi-directional-links) Last updated 1 year ago You can adjust the text line length of your note in **normal mode** by going to `**Settings**` > `**Editor**` \> `**Line length**` ### [](#focus-mode) Focus Mode If you are in the **Focus Mode**, click the `**...**` button in the upper corner of your UpNote window and select `**Line Length**` ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FdXcS3T3rMPc2ApCn5KDQ%252Flinelength.gif%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D68d5d0b8-c110-449b-9c97-4100ef11c38c&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=b2cc395c&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FKvyCD3IZmzZ1mmQcJQV1%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D8a673963-7d55-43fb-b20e-d0f9056a1e04&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=fd8560a1&sv=2) --- # Tables | UpNote User Guide [PreviousDate and Time](/write-and-edit/date-and-time) [NextCollapsible section](/write-and-edit/collapsible-section) Last updated 1 year ago UpNote Premium allows you to create tables to organize your note content. You can insert various content into tables: text, image, attachments, quotes, checkboxes, code blocks, checklists, dividers... Tables is a great tool if you want to organize your images and text in your note, for example: ### [](#create-a-table) Create a table #### [](#on-desktop) On **desktop** 1. Click the button in the upper bar of the note editor and select `**Insert Table**`**,** or use the shortcut `**Cmd/Ctrl**` + `**T**`. 2. Enter the number of rows and columns 3. Click the `**Create**` button You can also use the slash menu to quickly insert the table in your note: #### [](#on-mobile) On **mobile** 1. Tap the button in the formatting bar 2. Select `**Insert Table**` ### [](#insert-delete-rows-or-columns) Insert/delete rows or columns #### [](#on-desktop-1) On **desktop** 1. Select a cell and click the the button at its right side. 2. Select an option to insert/delete columns or row 3. **Tip**: If you want to insert/delete **multiple** rows/columns at once, you can highlight multiple rows or columns before selecting the options 4. You can also use the shortcuts below to quickly insert rows/columns: * Insert row above: `**Cmd/Ctrl**` + `**Shift**` + `**Enter**` * Insert row below: `**Cmd/Ctrl**` + `**Enter**` * Insert column (to the left): `**Cmd/Ctrl**` + `**Shift**` + `**Alt**` + `**Enter**` * Insert column (to the right): `**Cmd/Ctrl**` + `**Alt**` + `**Enter**` #### [](#on-mobile-1) On mobile If you want to resize the column width of the table, long tap the column divider and drag it to resize. ### [](#copy-delete-tables) Copy/delete tables #### [](#on-desktop-2) On **desktop** #### [](#on-mobile-2) On **mobile** ### [](#set-background-color) **Set background color** #### [](#on-desktop-3) On **desktop** 2. Select `**Cell Background**` and set a desired color #### [](#on-mobile-3) On **mobile** 2. Select `**Cell Background**` and set a desired color ### [](#merge-cells) **Merge cells** This feature is only available on **desktop** app. Follow the steps below to merge cells: 1. Highlight adjacent cells you want to merge Tap the table option button in the formatting bar Select the option to insert/delete rows or columns Select a cell and click the the button at its right side. Select an option to copy/delete table Tap the table option button in the formatting bar Select the option to copy/delete table. Select a cell and click the the button at its right side. Tap the table option button in the formatting bar Select a cell and click the the button at its right side. Select `**Merge Cells**` ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FsLl8cVQJfA8GsZo3w6jG%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D9a412559-901b-4c0b-9602-456536180dc7&width=300&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=4cffb9b1&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FdJ843h7fFTrOjHWVMFue%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D2585d1cd-95db-4275-b9ca-dafce6ecc23c&width=28&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=d0deca3b&sv=2) 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![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FJKNmRFip89w866Scebd8%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D9e0c0dfa-9e0f-4cb3-80e4-40cd39c77983&width=45&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=1c20df58&sv=2) --- # Collapsible section | UpNote User Guide [PreviousTables](/write-and-edit/tables) [NextQuotes](/write-and-edit/quotes) Last updated 1 year ago Collapsible section is a powerful writing component in UpNote. As the name suggests, you can choose to hide some note content and expand them when needed in the collapsible section. This is particularly useful when you want to organize content in a long note. Students who want to review the questions for exams may also find it handy to nest the answers in the collapsible sections. ### [](#on-desktops) On desktops To insert a collapsible section, use the keyboard shortcut `**Cmd/Ctrl**` + `**.**` or click the collapsible section icon in the formatting bar. Now you can enter the title and content in the section. To collapse/expand the section content, click the arrow in front of the section title or use the shortcut `**Cmd/Ctrl**` + `.` to toggle the state. If you want to collapse all sections in your note, use the shortcut `**Cmd/Ctrl**` + `**Shift**`\+ `,` To expand all, use the shortcut `**Cmd/Ctrl**` + `**Shift**`\+ `.` ### [](#on-mobile) On mobile ### [](#id-5034) Convert existing paragraph into collapsible section If you already have an existing text or paragraph that you want to turn into a collapsible section, simply select the paragraph and tap/click the collapsible icon or use the keyboard shortcut `**Cmd/Ctrl**` + `**.**` on desktop. The paragraph will appear as the content inside the collapsible section. If the first line of the text is formatted as heading, it will be displayed as the section title. ### [](#handle-a-collapsible-section) Handle a collapsible section You may also set a background color for collapsible sections. If you want to insert a gap/line break above your collapsible section, move the cursor to the start of the section title and hit `**Enter**` To insert a collapsible section, tap the collapsible section icon in the formatting bar. You may need to scroll to the right of the formatting bar to see more options. If you want to copy or cut a collapsible section and paste it elsewhere, click the button in the upper right corner of the section and select the options there. ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FBABfNlQs9Qw6y9LjjL6p%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Dce7b72d9-8397-4264-90c0-8441444a86cb&width=42&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=e2f0416c&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252Fe89A4t2lituSkt3YaiDG%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D04f33c8c-5ec4-4e9a-80ec-ea8f84fbbcf7&width=20&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=68fdbbaf&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FBABfNlQs9Qw6y9LjjL6p%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Dce7b72d9-8397-4264-90c0-8441444a86cb&width=42&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=e2f0416c&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252Fcqik5lgha4Kaed6C3nrQ%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D8ce995f0-ded3-4320-a145-c02a69c7d973&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=92d9d5df&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252Ff2qkSveZrWhylElvJfyW%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D20a82358-56c8-40f8-b32c-d51fba7b5209&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=1daa3533&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252Fy0B5NN86DAxTEaY4a6mK%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D07397ee7-860f-4b13-991f-363e1e805cf8&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=55462f0b&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FtwbhCbbAVMwJ3MH5dpat%252FMonosnap%2520screencast%25202023-11-29%252016-04-46.gif%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D270bea6e-4cd2-4cb8-a1c8-c607beac4056&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=1e66ae61&sv=2) --- # Editor typography | UpNote User Guide [PreviousDrawing & handwriting](/write-and-edit/drawing-and-handwriting) [NextLine length](/write-and-edit/line-length) Last updated 2 years ago UpNote supports various editor options. Here are what you can do to customize your note editor: 1. **Set font, font size and line spacing** * On Mac, Windows and Linux, go to `Settings` > `Editor` * On iOS and Android, go to `Settings` > `Typography` 2. **Set line width and paragraph spacing** * On Mac, Windows and Linux, go to `Settings` > `Editor` 3. **Enable spell check** * On Mac, Windows and Linux, go to `Settings` > `Editor` 4. **Enable typewriter mode** * On Mac, Windows and Linux, go to `Settings` > `Editor` 5. **Set image's default size when pasted in UpNote** * On Mac, Windows and Linux, go to `Settings` > `Editor` * On iOS and Android, go to `Settings` > `General` 6. **Set a style for completed todo items** * On Mac, Windows and Linux, go to `Settings` > `Editor` * On iOS and Android, go to `Settings` > `General` 7. **Set if your note starts with a heading or normal text style** * On Mac, Windows and Linux, go to `Settings` > `Editor` * On iOS and Android, go to `Settings` > `General` ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FONQC2tgRw88KQgtp0jtz%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Dec043531-10eb-4ea9-a295-46b57711f273&width=300&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=7066f590&sv=2) --- # Code blocks | UpNote User Guide [PreviousQuotes](/write-and-edit/quotes) [NextScan documents](/write-and-edit/scan-documents) Last updated 1 year ago You can use UpNote to keep your library of code snippets or share them with others. ### [](#on-desktop) On desktop Syntax highlighting is supported for a number of programming languages. To change the display language of your code: * Right click on code block > Select `**Language**` * Select a programming language in the list To wrap your code, go to `**Settings**` > `**Editor**` > enable `**Wrap code**` ### [](#on-mobile) On mobile To insert a code block on iOS or Android, tap the `**+**` button in the formatting bar and select `**Code Block**` To wrap your code, go to `**Settings**` > `**General**` > enable `**Wrap code**` To insert a code block on Mac or Windows, simply type 3 backticks `**```**` or click the code block icon in the [formatting bar.](/write-and-edit/format-your-text) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FAdg6a5RmTTbOxCP1tsvW%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D37900ef8-4e24-43b0-b28c-a13409801b25&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=6fe0eac0&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FL8H7jkDRVHJIoKv4JA0x%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D99eb0e90-bdaa-4e10-af2c-e153e18d4631&width=768&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=67cab2ec&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FwGmXpOWoSLTzgHyCPPHB%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D2f7ded77-557d-408f-a009-13939e3afde5&width=300&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=4bd4ae8&sv=2) --- # Search in a note | UpNote User Guide [PreviousBi-directional links](/write-and-edit/bi-directional-links) [NextTypewriter mode](/write-and-edit/typewriter-mode) Last updated 3 years ago ### [](#on-desktop) On desktop 1. Click the `**...**` button in the top bar of your note editor 2. Select `**Search this note**`. You may also use the shortcut `**Cmd/Ctrl**` + `**Alt**` + `**F**` to activate this search. 3. Type the phrase or words you want to search 4. Press `**Enter**` to go to the next instance, or press `**Shift**` + `**Enter**` to go to the previous instance. You may also click the up/down arrow button to navigate back or forward between instances. #### [](#find-and-replace-text) Find and Replace Text 1. Click the search dropdown button and select `**Replace**` 2. Enter the word or phrase you want to locate in the `**Search**` box 3. Enter your new text in the **Replace** box 4. Click the `**Replace**` button to update the matched instance. To update all instances at once, choose `**All**`. ### [](#on-mobile) On mobile 1. Tap the `**...**` button in the upper right corner of your note editor 2. Select `**Search this note**` 3. Enter the phrases or words you want to find in the note. 4. Tap the left and right arrow in front of the search box to navigate between matched instances. ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252Fndx2PgVulmfEMdEBUpcr%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D71cd37e1-179f-4122-9d66-1de81f2ed6b2&width=300&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=ae3661d7&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FGI9v9YRQtBvlEb1XhRhv%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Da84db672-1859-492c-9222-cfa2ea73b6f7&width=300&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=cdb13e22&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252F5eWhEZlUjWaRJiqY2lWv%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Da57b6bfd-4b2a-4f55-8aa8-68c49367732d&width=300&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=be53e866&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FVvf4lPOVsdFsQgqxl3OI%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3Da539667f-9000-4083-b265-ddd9c3a7b0f2&width=300&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=289d43e1&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FpOhrCoRGUYdicy2cBBZm%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D959d895c-247c-4d4c-9c97-33c340ff2e08&width=300&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=a560d032&sv=2) ![](https://help.getupnote.com/~gitbook/image?url=https%3A%2F%2F3053791484-files.gitbook.io%2F%7E%2Ffiles%2Fv0%2Fb%2Fgitbook-x-prod.appspot.com%2Fo%2Fspaces%252FFt4LISrSRa6fHrbSIdcE%252Fuploads%252FDhUH4KuJm4XfbEl1mbaM%252Fimage.png%3Falt%3Dmedia%26token%3D00315bb2-2005-4193-afdb-20f6d7933c99&width=48&dpr=4&quality=100&sign=8134227&sv=2) ---