📚 FlashNote Help Center

Welcome to the FlashNote Help Center! Whether you are a newcomer starting with sidebar quick memos or an author using Book columns and blog direct sync for technical publication, this knowledge base provides immediate guidance and answers.

⚡ Quick Launch

Follow these recommended paths to get started:

• 🚀 5-Minute Quick Start: Master global shortcuts, sidebar residency, and dual-track workspaces;
• ✍️ WYSIWYG Editor Guide: Explore 4 view modes, code highlighting, and line number protection;
• 📐 Mermaid Canvas & KaTeX Math: Pan the canvas, inspect in full-screen lightboxes, and export in 2x Retina;
• ❓ Troubleshooting & FAQ: Data storage locations, backups, exports, and connectivity tips.

🧭 Documentation Catalog

Click any category below to jump directly to detailed guides:

1. 🚀 Getting Started

• Instant Shortcuts: Command+Shift+F (Mac) / Ctrl+Shift+F (Windows);
• AI Dual Extraction: Generates 150-280 word summaries & tags in a single call, with 429 auto-failover;
• Intelligent Web Clipper: Strips distracting ads and anchors while caching images locally for offline use;
• Dual-Track Workflow: Clear separation between Notes and Books.

2. ✍️ Markdown & Editor

• 4 View Modes: Visual, Split, Source, and Preview;
• Smart Code Blocks: One-click copying, language dropdown, and unselectable line numbers;
• Tables & LaTeX Unicode Conversion: Formats complex tables and converts propositional logic and Greek letters into clean plaintext Unicode.

3. 📐 Charts & Formulas

• KaTeX LaTeX Math: Inline $E=mc^2$ and block formulas rendered in real-time;
• Mermaid Interactive Canvas: Pan with mouse drag, double-click to center, 30%–350% smooth zoom;
• Sanitizer & High-Res Export: Built-in crash protection against broken labels; export to 2x Retina PNG or SVG.

4. 📚 Books & Library

• Systematic Multi-Chapter Books: Hierarchical volume and chapter outline trees;
• Automatic Numerals: Auto-generates volume and chapter headings with cascading drag-and-drop;
• Publication-Grade Exports: Bundles into structured full-width formatted TXT, Markdown archives, and EPUB e-books.

5. 🌐 Blog & Cloud Sync

• Static Blog Sync & Readiness Gate: 3-state readiness check (ready/draft/blocked) and sibling slug collision defense;
• Privacy Boundary: Whitelisted folders ensure private notes remain strictly confidential;
• Atomic Delta Sync: RFC 9562 UUID v7 monotonic IDs and chunked MD5 hashing prevent concurrency conflicts.

6. ❓ Troubleshooting & FAQ

• Storage Architecture: Chrome local storage and cloud storage mechanisms;
• Shortcut Conflicts: How to customize global hotkeys in browser settings;
• Backups & Recovery: Exporting JSON/Markdown archives and cache maintenance.

7. 📖 Full Manual

• Standalone comprehensive manual for offline reading.

[!TIP] You can also quickly jump between topics anytime using the Help dropdown in the top header.