User Guide

Notes

Write and edit your notes in a simple plain text editor. Use Markdown syntax to format text with headings, bold, italic, quotes, lists, and more. Notes save automatically as you write.

Create note	In the sidebar, select the folder where you want to put the note. Choose 'Note > New Note'. You can also right-click in the sidebar and choose 'New Note', or press Command-N.
Rename note	Select the note from the list, then choose 'Note > Rename Note'. You can also right-click the note in the sidebar and choose 'Rename Note'.
Delete note	Select the note from the list, then choose 'Note > Delete Note'. You can also right-click the note in the sidebar and choose 'Delete Note'. Deleted notes move to the Trash folder.
Pin note	Pinned notes always appear at the top of the list of notes. Select the note from the list, then choose 'Note > Pin Note'. You can also right-click the note in the sidebar and choose 'Pin Note'.
Export note	You can export notes as plain text files. Select the note from the list, then choose 'Note > Export Note'. You can also right-click the note in the sidebar and choose 'Export Note'.
Move note	Move a note to a different folder. Select the note from the list, then choose 'Note > Move Note'. You can also right-click the note in the sidebar and choose 'Move Note'.
Import notes	Choose 'File > Import Notes'. Select one or more plain text files to import (.txt, .md, or .markdown). Then select the destination folder and click the 'Import Notes' button.
Search notes	Search for text in all notes. Choose 'Note > Find > Search Notes'. You can also right-click in the sidebar and choose 'Search', or press Option-Command-F.
Find and replace	Search for text in a specific note. Open a note you want to search, then press Command-F. Enter a word or phrase in the search field. Matches are highlighted as you enter text.

Folders

You can create folders to organize your notes. The All, Inbox, and Trash folders are automatically created and can’t be renamed or deleted. The All folder shows notes from all folders. The Inbox folder contains notes that aren’t in folders you created. The Trash folder shows notes that have been deleted. By default, folders are sorted by name. In Settings, you can choose how folders are sorted in menus: by name or date modified. Subfolders are not supported. To create your own folders see 'Create folder' below.

Create folder	Choose 'Folder > New Folder'. You can also right-click in the sidebar and choose 'New Folder', or press Shift-Command-N.
Rename folder	Select the folder from the folders menu, then choose 'Folder > Rename Folder'. You can also right-click the folder in the sidebar and choose 'Rename Folder'.
Delete folder	Select the folder from the folders menu, then choose 'Folder > Delete Folder'. You can also right-click the folder in the sidebar and choose 'Delete Folder'. Deleted notes move to the Trash folder. You can’t delete the 'All', 'Inbox', or Trash folders, but you can delete notes in them.
Empty trash	Select the Trash folder from the folders menu, then right-click the menu and choose 'Empty Trash'.

Database

The notes database is stored in a single JSON file. By default, the database file is stored in the app data folder (~'/Library/Containers/com.enoughpepper.paragraphnotes/Data/Library/Application Support/Paragraph Notes'). The database location can be changed in Settings.

Create database	Choose 'File > New Database' to create a new empty database. Before the new database is created, you will be prompted to backup the current database, as it will be replaced by the new one.
Open database	Choose 'File > Open Database' to open a database from a file. Before the database is opened, you will be prompted to backup the current database, as it will be replaced by the new one.
Export database	Choose 'File > Export Database' to save the current database as a file. Exporting a database is useful for creating backups of your notes.
Database location	Choose where the database file is located. This option is available in the Settings window. See the Settings section below for more information.
Lock database	Protect the database with a custom password. This option is available in the Settings window. See the Settings section below for more information.
Sync database	To sync the database between devices, use the 'Database location' option to place the database file in a cloud-synced folder such as iCloud Drive or Dropbox. The app does not provide built-in iCloud sync.

Settings

Plan	Shows your current plan. Click the 'Upgrade' button upgrade to Pro.
Font family	Choose the editor font family. Available fonts are IBM Plex Mono, Red Hat Mono, SF Mono, and Source Code Pro. Pro also includes Cousine.
Font size	Choose the editor font size.
Editor width	Choose the editor container width.
Editor line length	Choose the editor line length.
Editor margin	Choose the editor minimum left and right margin.
Appearance	Choose the app appearance. 'Light' is a light appearance that doesn’t change. 'Dark' is a dark appearance that doesn’t change. 'Auto' sets the appearance based on your system settings.
Notes limit	Choose how many notes to show at once in the sidebar. The notes limit applies only to unpinned notes. Pinned notes are always visible at the top of the notes list.
Sort folders	Choose how folders are sorted in menus. You can sort folders by name or by date modified.
Database location	Choose where the database file is located. By default the database is in the app data folder (~'/Library/Containers/com.enoughpepper.paragraphnotes/Data/Library/Application Support/Paragraph Notes'). To sync the database between devices, place it in a cloud-synced folder such as iCloud Drive or Dropbox. The app does not provide built-in iCloud sync.
Lock database	Protect the database with a custom password. After locking the database, the password must be entered each time the app opens the database. The locked database is stored as a password-protected ZIP file using AES-256 encryption. Make sure to keep the password in a secure place, such as a password manager, since the database will be inaccessible if the password is lost. Lock database is available with the Pro plan.

Upgrade

Paragraph Notes is free to use for up to 20 notes. Upgrade to Pro with a one-time in-app purchase for unlimited notes.

Upgrade	Choose 'Paragraph Notes > Upgrade...', then click the 'Upgrade' button.
Restore purchase	If you've already purchased Pro, use Restore Purchase to restore your purchase. Choose 'Paragraph Notes > Upgrade...', then click the 'Restore Purchase' button.