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Quick Start

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Create Your First Document

Click "New Document" and choose the type that fits your needs. Start with a markdown document, slideshow, or diagram.

3

Start Creating

Use the editor to write your content. Preview changes in real-time and save when you're done.

Creating Different Document Types

Learn how to create each type of document in MerDoc

Markdown Documents

  1. Click "New Document" → Select "Document"
  2. Enter a title for your document
  3. Write markdown in the editor
  4. Preview changes in real-time
  5. Click "Create" to save
Tip: Use `#` for headings, `**bold**` for bold text, and `-` for lists. Check the markdown toolbar for quick formatting.

Slideshow Presentations

  1. Click "New Document" → Select "Slideshow"
  2. Enter a title for your presentation
  3. Write content for each slide
  4. Separate slides with `---` on its own line
  5. Preview slides in the preview pane
  6. Click "Create" to save
Tip: Use `---` on a blank line to separate slides. Press `f` for fullscreen when presenting.

Mermaid Diagrams

  1. Click "New Document" → Select "Diagram"
  2. Choose a template or start from scratch
  3. Write Mermaid diagram code
  4. Preview in the split-view editor
  5. Click "Create" to save
Tip: Use templates to get started quickly. Diagrams support zoom and pan when viewing.

Folders

  1. Click "New Document" → Select "Folder"
  2. Enter a folder name
  3. Click "Create"
  4. Click the folder to open it
  5. Create documents inside the folder
Tip: Use folders to organize related documents. Create nested folders for complex organization.

Tips & Tricks

Keyboard Shortcuts

Use keyboard shortcuts for faster editing. In slideshows, use arrow keys, space, or Enter to navigate slides.

Live Preview

All editors feature live preview. See your changes in real-time as you type, making it easy to perfect your content.

Image Upload

Upload images directly from the editor toolbar. Images are automatically optimized and stored in your media library.

Sharing

Share documents with team members using the Share button. Set permission levels: viewer, commenter, or editor.

Breadcrumbs

Use breadcrumbs to navigate folder hierarchies. Click any level to jump directly to that folder.

Fullscreen Mode

Press `f` or click the fullscreen button in slideshows and diagrams for distraction-free viewing and presenting.

Next Steps

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