Editor

Aino LifeOS uses a WYSIWYG Markdown editor. You write standard Markdown, but see rendered results in real-time.

Create a Note

In the left file tree:

  1. Right-click a folder → New File
  2. Enter a filename (.md extension optional)
  3. The file opens in the center editor — start writing

Basic Formatting

Type Markdown syntax directly — the editor renders in real-time:

InputResult
# HeadingHeading 1
**bold**bold
*italic*italic
`code`Inline code
- listBullet list
1. listNumbered list
- [ ] taskClickable task checkbox
> quoteBlock quote
---Horizontal rule

Or use toolbar buttons and shortcuts:

ShortcutFunction
Cmd/Ctrl + BBold
Cmd/Ctrl + IItalic
Cmd/Ctrl + KInsert link

Type [[ to trigger note search:

  1. Type [[
  2. Search by keyword
  3. Select the target note
  4. Generates a [[Note Name]] link

Click the link to jump to the target note. This is bidirectional linking — two notes connected to each other.

Insert Tables

Type |Col1|Col2| and press Enter to auto-create a visual table. Edit cell contents directly.

Insert Code Blocks

Type three backticks ``` plus a language name for syntax-highlighted code blocks. Supports 100+ languages.

Insert Math Formulas

  • Inline: $E=mc^2$
  • Block: $$...$$

LaTeX formulas render instantly.

Embed Excalidraw Diagrams

Create and edit hand-drawn style diagrams directly in notes. Great for flowcharts, architecture diagrams, mind maps.

Multi-Tab Editing

Open multiple files like browser tabs:

  • Click files in the tree to open in new tabs
  • Drag tabs to reorder
  • Middle-click to close
  • Right-click for "Close Others," "Close Right," etc.

Split View

Split the editor into two columns to view and edit two files side by side.

Edit Frontmatter

YAML metadata at the top of notes is displayed as a form for easy editing of tags, categories, dates:

---
title: My Note
tags: [work, project-a]
date: 2024-03-15
---

Auto-Save

Files auto-save after changes — no manual save needed. If another program (like Obsidian) modifies the same file simultaneously, a conflict prompt lets you choose which version to keep.

  • Cmd/Ctrl + F — Search in current file
  • Cmd/Ctrl + H — Find and replace