Create a file
- In your workspace, click New file
- A blank page opens with the placeholder “You can start writing here.”
- Start typing - autosave keeps your work up to date
Page structure & best practices
- Start with H1 title, then organize with H2/H3
- Keep one idea per paragraph; use bullet lists for results or steps
- Cite as you write with @references; generate the bibliography later
Troubleshooting
Toolbar actions don’t apply
Toolbar actions don’t apply
Ensure your caret/selection is within a text block. For code blocks, formatting is limited
Pasted text looks odd
Pasted text looks odd
Use Paste and match style (browser shortcut) or clear formatting via selection → formatting off
Citations not appearing
Citations not appearing
- Type @ in the editor (not in a code block) and search by author/title
- Check that the reference exists and is in the library
Lag with very long pages
Lag with very long pages
Split into multiple files/sections; close unused panels; see Performance tips