Working with the Notes window

The Notes Window is a versatile, Markdown-powered workspace within your editor. Whether you are a professor writing instructions for a class, a student documenting a lab experiment or an engineer leaving technical reminders for yourself, the Notes window ensures your documentation lives right alongside your circuit.

 

The Notes window is more than just a text box; it is a fully Markdown-capable scratchpad. You can use it to embed images, format step-by-step instructions, or provide a detailed analysis of your simulation results.

How to Edit Your Notes
To prevent accidental changes while you are working on your circuit, the Notes window has two modes: View and Edit. 

Notes are presented in "View" by default. These can be read, but not edited. To edit your notes: 

1. Enter Edit Mode: Click the Edit button in the top corner of the window.
2. Write and Format: Use Markdown syntax to style your text. The editor provides basic controls to help you with common formatting.
3. Save/Preview: Once finished, exit edit mode to see your formatted notes exactly as they will appear to others.
   
   

Markdown Quick Start
If you are new to Markdown, here are a few simple shortcuts you can use right away:

• Headers: Use # for a large title or ## for a section header.
• Emphasis: Use **bold** for bold and *italics* for italics.
• Lists: Use * or - to create bulleted lists.
• Images: Use the format  to embed an image.

Need a deep dive? For a full rundown on all formatting options, visit the official Markdown Basic Syntax Guide.

Best Uses for Notes

• Student Assignments: Teachers can provide a circuit schematic along with a list of questions for students to answer directly in the notes.
• Design Logs: Keep track of why you chose specific component values or recording observations from different simulation runs.
• Instruction Manuals: If you are sharing a Public Circuit, use the Notes window to explain how others should use or test your design.