Writing on Simplifine
Navigating Simplifine’s Editor
Simplifine’s editor is a powerful yet simple tool, perfect for note-taking and organizing your research. It combines ease of use with robust features to help you structure, enhance, and connect your notes to your broader research workflow.
Using the / Sign
The / sign provides access to a range of formatting and structural tools within the editor. Below are the features you can access:
1. Headings (H1, H2, H3)
- Use heading levels to structure your notes hierarchically: - H1: Main headings. - H2: Subheadings. - H3: Smaller subsections.
2. Bold, Italics, and Underline
- Bold: Highlight important terms or sections.
- Italics: Emphasize key points or references.
- Underline: Draw attention to critical information.
3. Color Text
- Add color to specific text for categorization or emphasis. Choose from a palette to visually differentiate content.
4. Links
- Insert hyperlinks to external websites or internal Simplifine documents for easy cross-referencing.
5. Code Snippet
- Add snippets of code for technical notes or data analysis, with proper formatting for readability.
6. Add Image
- Insert images into your notes for visual context. This is ideal for charts, figures, or screenshots.
7. Add Table
- Create tables directly within your notes for structured data presentation or comparisons.
Using the @ Sign
The @ sign allows you to mention and tag various entities in your notes, creating seamless connections across your research materials.
Mentions and Tags
When you type @, you’ll see six options:
- PDFs
- Sheets
- Notes
- Quotes
- People
- Tags
Tagging Files (PDFs, Sheets, Notes)
- Tag entire files (PDFs, Sheets, or Notes) with @ followed by their name or select them from a dropdown.
- Tagged files act like hyperlinks: Clicking the tag opens the file directly.
Tagging Specific Sections (Quotes)
To tag a specific section of a document:
- Highlight the section in the file you want to reference.
- The highlighted part is saved as a Quotation.
- Use @ to tag the quotation in your notes.
Quotation Features:
- Displays the source file and page number of the tagged section.
- Keyboard Users: Press Cmd + left click on the quotation to open the exact place in the source document.
- Mouse Users: Click the “…” icon in the bottom-right corner of the quotation to open the original source.
Tagging People (Teamspace)
- In the Teamspace build (currently in development), you can tag collaborators by name using the @ sign.
- This feature enhances collaboration and tracking in shared research environments.
Tagging Tags
- Simplifine is developing functionality to tag other tags, enabling even deeper levels of organization.
- Early Access: If you’d like to try this feature, email us at founders@simplifine.com.
Simplifine’s editor empowers you to write, organize, and connect your notes seamlessly. With its markdown tools, tagging system, and advanced referencing capabilities, it’s designed to elevate your research efficiency and collaboration.