File Operations
Create, open, save, and manage documents
β±οΈ 5 minutes
New Document
Method 1: Menu β File β New Document
Method 2: Shortcut Ctrl+N
Creates a blank document in the editor area, defaulting to Normal mode (WYSIWYG).
New Window
Shortcut Ctrl+Shift+N or Menu β File β New Window opens a new Notta window for parallel editing.
Open File
Method 1: Menu β File β Open File (Ctrl+O) β select a .md file from the dialog.
Method 2: Menu β File β Open Folder β open an entire folder and browse files in the sidebar file tree.
Method 3: Menu β File β Recent Files β quickly open recently edited documents (up to 10).
Save File
| Action | Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Save | Ctrl+S | Save to current file path |
| Save As | Ctrl+Shift+S | Choose a new path to save |
Auto-save
Notta supports auto-save, saving every 2000ms (2 seconds) by default. You can adjust the interval (500msβ60000ms) in Settings.
File Properties
Menu β File β File Properties shows detailed information about the current file, including path, size, creation time, and modification time.
Show in File Manager
Menu β File β Show in File Manager locates and highlights the current file in your system's file manager.
Close Document
Shortcut Ctrl+W closes the current document. If there are unsaved changes, a confirmation dialog will appear.
Warning
Make sure to save important changes before closing. While Notta has auto-save, manual saving is a good habit.
Next Steps
- Using the Editor β Learn about editor modes and features
- Sidebar & Outline β Manage multiple files with the file tree