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.  

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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:  

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1. Headings (H1, H2, H3)  

  • Use heading levels to structure your notes hierarchically:     - H1: Main headings.     - H2: Subheadings.     - H3: Smaller subsections.  

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2. Bold, Italics, and Underline  

  • Bold: Highlight important terms or sections.  
  • Italics: Emphasize key points or references.  
  • Underline: Draw attention to critical information.  

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3. Color Text  

  • Add color to specific text for categorization or emphasis. Choose from a palette to visually differentiate content.  
  • Insert hyperlinks to external websites or internal Simplifine documents for easy cross-referencing.  

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5. Code Snippet  

  • Add snippets of code for technical notes or data analysis, with proper formatting for readability.  

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6. Add Image  

  • Insert images into your notes for visual context. This is ideal for charts, figures, or screenshots.  

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7. Add Table  

  • Create tables directly within your notes for structured data presentation or comparisons.  

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Using the @ Sign  

The @ sign allows you to mention and tag various entities in your notes, creating seamless connections across your research materials.  

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Mentions and Tags  

When you type @, you’ll see six options:  

  1. PDFs  
  2. Sheets  
  3. Notes  
  4. Quotes  
  5. People  
  6. Tags  

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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.  

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Tagging Specific Sections (Quotes)  

To tag a specific section of a document:  

  1. Highlight the section in the file you want to reference.  
  2. The highlighted part is saved as a Quotation.  
  3. Use @ to tag the quotation in your notes.  

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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.  

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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.  

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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.