Paperling1. Open a note
Download Paperling for your device and launch the app. Open an existing .md file, or create a new document. On desktop, Ctrl+O opens a file and Ctrl+N creates a note; use Cmd instead of Ctrl on macOS.
2. Make a little structure
Markdown is plain text with a few conventions. A # starts a heading, pairs of asterisks make text bold, and a dash starts a list. Try this in Code view:
# A little room to think
Today, I want to **make something useful**.
- [x] Open a fresh page
- [ ] Write a first thought
## A useful link
[Markdown guide](https://www.markdownguide.org/)
| Idea | Next step |
| --- | --- |
| A better README | Write the introduction |3. Find your favorite view
Use Reader view to read the rendered document. Code view gives you the source. Split view keeps both alongside each other. On desktop, Ctrl+E toggles Reader/Code and Ctrl+backslash toggles Split; use Cmd on macOS.
4. Give it a home
Save your document with a .md extension in a folder you control. Ctrl+S saves; Ctrl+Shift+S uses Save As (Cmd on macOS). Keep backups of important work. Optional auto-save can be configured in settings.
5. Add only what you need
Try the math and diagram syntax for technical notes, focus mode for a longer draft, or optional AI when you want another perspective.
Taking your document elsewhere
The original stays Markdown. The Export menu offers shareable formats. Check the exported document before sending it, especially when it includes local images, equations, or diagrams.
Keep the keyboard shortcut reference handy while you settle in.