Create your First Page

Every note, table, file and web article in Protolyst lives on a page. Here is how to add your first one and start writing.

Add a new page #

1. Click the blue + button next to Sidebar on the left. A new page appears at the top of your sidebar and opens straight away.
2. Or press Ctrl + Enter (Cmd + Enter on a Mac) when you are not typing in a page.
3. Type a name over Untitled. The name saves as you type.

Choose what the page is for #

A new page asks you to Choose a type for this page. Hover over each button to see its name:

• Text Editor: write notes, reports and meeting minutes.
• Table: organise many pages at once, with columns for the details you care about.
• File Upload: add a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file to read and annotate.
• Web Page: import an online article as clean, readable text.

Not sure yet? You can change a page’s type later from the ⋯ menu at the top right of the page, using Reset Page Type. See Choosing a Page Type for more on each type.

Start writing #

Choose Text Editor and start typing where it says Type ‘/’ to add content. Select any text to format it, or type / at the start of a line for headings, lists and links to other pages.

Add more to your page #

Pages are built from sections. Hover just below a section and a line with a ⊕ button appears on the right. Click it to add text, an image, an embed, audio, or another page.

Tip: With the cursor in your text, press Ctrl + Enter (Cmd + Enter) to create a new page and insert a link to it right where you are typing.

Next, learn how to format your notes or customise your page with a cover and logo.