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Editor & Notes

Add detailed, formatted notes to your reminders with Vigilare's built-in WYSIWYG Markdown editor.

Markdown Editor​

A rich text editor for task notes that combines the ease of visual editing with the power of Markdown.

Formatting Options​

Text Styles:

  • Bold (⌘B), Italic (⌘I), Strikethrough
  • Inline Code for technical terms

Structure:

  • Headings (H1-H4)
  • Bulleted Lists
  • Numbered Lists
  • Blockquotes

Checklists (Subtasks)​

Use checklists to break down a task into smaller steps.

  • Click the checklist icon or type - [ ]
  • Check items off directly in the editor
  • Perfect for tracking sub-steps without cluttering your main task list
- [ ] Research
- [x] Draft
- [ ] Review

Add clickable links to resources, GitHub issues, or design files.

  • Select text and press ⌘K or click the link button.

Conversation History (Comments)​

Vigilare separates your "Notes" (the task description) from "Comments" (updates and history).

The Comments Sidebar: Located on the right side of the Edit Window, this area allows you to:

  • Log Updates: "Waiting for client reply"
  • Track Progress: "Fixed bug in module X"
  • Store Links: "Reference URL: https://..."

Key Features:

  • Timestamped: Every comment is automatically timestamped.
  • Separate Storage: Stored in the task's metadata (YAML frontmatter), keeping your main notes clean.
  • Editable: Edit or delete comments if needed.

How to Use:

  1. Type in the input field at the bottom of the sidebar.
  2. Press Enter to add.

Window Pinning​

Keep the editor visible while you reference other apps.

  • Click the Pin icon (📌) in the top-right corner.
  • The editor window will stay on top of all other windows.
  • Useful when copying data from a browser or reading documentation while writing notes.

Compatibility​

Apple Reminders:

  • Notes: Sync as standard Markdown text.
  • Comments: Stored as a JSON block in the notes' hidden metadata section. Visible in Apple Reminders as text if you look closely, but designed to be managed via Vigilare.

Keyboard Shortcuts​

Formatting:

  • ⌘B: Bold
  • ⌘I: Italic
  • ⌘K: Link

Actions:

  • ⌘S: Save changes
  • Escape: Cancel / Close