NormNote Documentation

Getting Started

NormNote is a beautiful, offline Markdown note-taking app designed for focus and productivity. Your notes are stored securely and locally in the NormNoteVault folder in your Documents.

Folders & Organization

Keep your thoughts organized with infinite nested folders.

• New Folder: Click the folder icon in the sidebar or press ⌘⇧N.
• Cloud Sync: NormNote uses local files. To sync across devices, go to Settings and change your Vault Location to a folder inside iCloud Drive, Google Drive, or Dropbox.
• Reorganize: Drag and drop notes into folders, or drag folders into other folders.
• Merge Folders: Drag one folder over another folder to merge all their contents together.
• Rename/Delete/Duplicate: Right-click or hover over a folder to see actions.

Notes & Editor

• Create: Click the '+' button or use ⌘N to create a new note in the selected folder.
• Multiple Selection: Use the checkbox or hold Shift/Cmd and click to select multiple notes. You can then bulk delete or merge them into one note.
• Pin & Duplicate: Hover over a note to pin it to the top (star icon) or duplicate it.
• Writing: Simply start typing. The editor supports GitHub Flavored Markdown and renders it beautifully in real-time.

Markdown Guide

Working with Images

Visuals make notes better. NormNote handles images seamlessly:

• Drag & Drop: Simply drag an image from your computer directly into the editor.
• Import: Use the import image button in the editor toolbar.
• Local Storage: All images are automatically copied to a hidden .assets folder inside your vault, ensuring your notes stay portable and offline.

Data, Privacy & Vault

NormNote respects your privacy. Everything is offline.

• Location: ~/Documents/NormNoteVault
• Format: Notes are saved as standard .md plain text files.
• Backup: Go to Settings (gear icon) > Backup Vault. This creates a .zip archive of all your notes and images.
• Restore: Use the Restore Vault button to extract a previous backup.

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