Getting Started
What is Papaya Notes?
Papaya Notes is a simple, easy to use and yet powerful note-taking application that helps you organize your thoughts, ideas, and documents with rich text editing, organization tools, and AI-powered features.
Is Papaya Notes free to use?
Yes, Papaya Notes is currently free to use with all its core features. We may introduce premium features in the future.
How do I start using Papaya Notes?
Simply open the application in your web browser. No account creation is required as all data is stored locally on your device.
Which browsers are supported?
- Google Chrome (Recommended)
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari
- Opera Minimum browser version requirements apply.
Account & Settings
Do I need to create an account?
No, Papaya Notes works without an account. All your data is stored locally on your device.
How do I customize the editor settings?
- Click the settings icon in the sidebar
- Adjust your preferences for:
- Theme (Light/Dark)
- Font size
- Default view
- Autosave interval
- Keyboard shortcuts
Can I sync my notes across devices?
Currently, Papaya Notes stores data locally. For cross-device access:
- Use the built-in backup feature
- Export your notes
- Import them on another device
Notes Management
How do I create a new note?
- Click the "+" button in the sidebar
- Use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl/Cmd + N
- Click "Create New Note" in the empty editor
How does autosave work?
Notes are automatically saved:
- Every 30 seconds
- When you switch notes
- When you close the editor You can also manually save using Ctrl/Cmd + S.
Where are my notes stored?
Notes are stored locally in your browser's IndexedDB storage.
How do I recover deleted notes?
- Click the "Trash" folder in the sidebar
- Find your deleted note
- Click "Restore" Notes remain in trash for 30 days before permanent deletion.
Editor Features
What formatting options are available?
- Text styling (bold, italic, underline)
- Headers (H1 to H4)
- Lists (bulleted, numbered, checkboxes)
- Code blocks
- Quotes
- Tables
- Color and highlighting
- Text alignment
- Font size adjustment
How do I insert images or media?
- Click the media icon in the toolbar
- Choose media type (image, video, audio)
- Select file or paste URL
- Adjust size and alignment as needed
How do I use templates?
- Click the template icon in the footer
- Choose from pre-built templates
- Create custom templates
- Use AI to generate templates
How does Focus Mode work?
- Toggle Focus Mode from the toolbar
- Use Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + F shortcut
- Exit using Escape key
- Removes distractions for concentrated writing
Organization & Tags
How do I organize my notes?
- Create folders for hierarchical organization
- Use tags for flexible categorization
- Mark important notes as favorites
- Use the search function to find notes
How do I create and manage folders?
- Click "New Folder" in sidebar
- Name your folder
- Drag and drop to organize
- Right-click for folder options
How do tags work?
- Add tags through the tag button in note header
- Create new tags with custom colors
- Filter notes by tags
- Remove tags by clicking the x
Security & Privacy
How do I password protect notes?
- Enable password protection in settings
- Set a master password
- Lock individual notes using the lock icon
- Enter password to view locked notes
Is my data secure?
- All data is stored locally on your device
- Notes can be password protected
- Sensitive data is encrypted
- No data is sent to external servers (except WordPress integration)
How do I secure my notes?
- Enable password protection
- Use strong passwords
- Lock sensitive notes
- Regular backups
- Clear browser data carefully
Backup & Recovery
How do I backup my notes?
- Automatic backups every 5 minutes
- Manual backup through settings
- Export notes as:
- JSON
- Markdown
- HTML
- Plain text
How do I restore from backup?
- Go to Settings > Backup
- Choose restore option:
- Import from file
- Restore from auto-backup
- Import from other formats
What happens if I clear browser data?
- Clearing browser data may delete your notes
- Always backup before clearing
- Use export feature for safety
- Consider password protection
Integration & Sharing
Can I publish to WordPress?
Yes, you can publish directly to WordPress:
- Configure WordPress site in settings
- Click share icon in note
- Choose WordPress options
- Publish or schedule
How do I share notes?
- Export as various formats
- Publish to WordPress
- Copy as markdown/HTML
- Share as read-only link (coming soon)
Can I collaborate on notes?
Currently, Papaya Notes is single-user. Collaboration features are planned for future updates.
Troubleshooting
My notes aren't saving
Check:
- Browser storage isn't full
- You're online (for auto-backup)
- No browser extensions interfering
- Clear browser cache if needed
The editor is slow/unresponsive
Try:
- Close other browser tabs
- Clear browser cache
- Disable unused extensions
- Check your internet connection
- Reduce note size/content
I can't find my notes
- Check the search function
- Look in all folders
- Check trash
- Verify filters/tags
- Check recent backups
Error loading templates
- Refresh the page
- Clear browser cache
- Check internet connection
- Reinstall the application
Technical Requirements
System Requirements
- Modern web browser
- Minimum 4GB RAM
- Stable internet connection
- 500MB free storage space
Storage Limits
- Individual note: Up to 1MB
- Total storage: Browser limit (typically 5-10GB)
- Media files: Up to 5MB per file
- Templates: Up to 100 custom templates
Offline Usage
- Full editor functionality
- Auto-sync when online
- Backup/restore requires connection
- Template creation needs internet
For additional support or questions not covered here, please:
- Check our documentation
- Visit our GitHub repository
- Contact support at support@papayanotes.com
- Join our community forum
Remember to regularly backup your notes and keep your browser updated for the best experience.