FAQ

1. Is this a “what you see is what you get” editor?

Not while editing.

The editor uses plain Markdown text together with line numbers, placing more emphasis on control, portability, and long-term preservation of your content. The view that is actually closest to what readers will see is the Preview page.

The product intentionally avoids piling complex rich-text controls into the writing area. Instead, it tries to keep your attention on the words themselves, so you can focus on what you want to write rather than how to format it.

2. Why do you emphasize a single-level folder structure? What if I want nested folders?

Deep folder hierarchies often make people spend more energy deciding “which level should this go into?” instead of simply recording the content.

Because of that, aNote recommends:

• Using a single-level folder structure for broad areas of content
• Using nested tags for more detailed hierarchy and categorization

For example:

• Life/Travel
• Work/Projects/Ideas

Whenever you need hierarchy, a tag tree usually covers almost every use case, while remaining lighter and easier to reorganize than traditional nested folders.

3. What are line numbers actually for?

Line numbers are not only there for layout — they are part of how aNote is designed to support writing.

When you write using hard line breaks (one sentence per line) and think “line by line,” organizing later becomes much easier:

• Easier to insert, move, and reorganize content
• Easier to locate a specific sentence or paragraph
• Easier to change the order without disturbing the rest of the document

This is especially useful for quick notes and fleeting ideas. In practice, people often do not write from beginning to end like a finished article. Instead, they keep adding, inserting, and revising ideas over time. Line numbers make your notes feel more like a “draft space” that can always be reorganized.

The toolbar also provides several commands that work at the line level (see the in-app command list), so line numbers themselves are part of the editing experience.

4. It is hard to place the cursor accurately on a phone. What can I do?

On mobile devices, aNote includes interactions designed specifically for text editing:

• Precise cursor movement
• Floating cursor support
• Text selection assistance
• A toolbar above the keyboard

Even on a phone, the goal is to make cursor placement feel as precise as using a mouse, reducing repeated tapping and missed selections.

5. What is the difference between PDF export and simply “Print to PDF”?

The PDF export in aNote does not simply call the system’s “Print to PDF” feature. Instead, it uses Typst for typesetting.

Compared with ordinary printing:

• Layout is more stable
• Tables of contents and bookmarks are easier to generate
• Long-form and formal documents are more comfortable to read
• If you know Typst or already have a template, you can customize the style much more deeply

6. Can I print directly?

Yes.

From the PDF preview page, you can usually connect directly to a printer and print without first exporting to another app.

7. What is the difference between the built-in screenshot feature and a normal system screenshot?

The built-in screenshot feature is based on the web-rendered preview, so it can often capture not only what is currently on screen, but also an entire page or a much longer section of content.

Compared with a normal system screenshot, it is better suited for:

• Sharing long-form content
• Exporting complete content
• Keeping a consistent visual style

The screenshot style can usually also be customized through the rendering side. Whether the image is automatically saved to the system photo library depends on system permissions and the platform implementation.

8. What is Youlog.net? Do I need to register?

Youlog is used to publish notes as shareable web pages, making them easier to send, publish publicly, or redistribute later.

Whether registration is required — as well as account limits, permissions, quotas, and terms — depends on the Youlog platform and the actual in-app flow.

9. Are JavaScript extensions safe? What if I do not know how to write scripts?

JavaScript extensions run on top of the JS APIs provided by the application. They are mainly used to modify text, work with selections, or perform custom actions.

They are suitable for:

• Users who know a little JavaScript
• Users who want AI to help generate scripts

But even if you cannot write scripts at all, it does not affect normal use. For most people, this is simply an optional advanced capability rather than something you must learn.

10. Will my notes be saved automatically? Can deleted notes be restored?

Yes.

Content being edited is saved automatically. When you leave the editor, the app will usually save once more to reduce the chance of losing anything.

Deleted notes behave as follows:

• Deleted notes are first moved to the Recycle Bin
• They can be restored from the Recycle Bin
• Once permanently deleted, they usually cannot be recovered

11. How many “Recently Opened” items are kept? Will they sync?

By default, about 100 recently opened items are kept locally, and you can clear the list manually.

This list is usually stored only on the current device together with your documents, and may not be synced. Actual behavior depends on the specific product line and version.

12. After I quit the app, where will it return when I open it again?

If you were on the editor page before quitting, the next launch may automatically reopen the same note and restore your previous position and interface state as much as possible.

If you had already returned to the list page before quitting, the app usually will not force you back into a note.

The exact scope of restoration and edge cases still depend on the behavior of the current version.