Getting Started
Welcome to Mini Note! This guide will help you get up and running in just a few minutes.
Installation
Visit the Chrome Web Store
Search for "Mini Note" or click our install link on the homepage.
Click "Add to Chrome"
Click the blue "Add to Chrome" button and confirm the installation.
Access Mini Note
After installation, you'll see the Mini Note icon in your browser. You can also pin it to your toolbar for quick access.
Interface Overview
Mini Note features a clean, intuitive interface with powerful features organized into tabs.
Main Navigation Tabs
Mini Note is organized into five main tabs:
- Home - Rich text editing with font styling, colors, lists, and formatting tools
- Insert - Add tables, pictures, links, symbols, and emojis
- Draw - Sketch and annotate with drawing tools
- View - Toggle sidebar and switch between Light, Dark, and System themes
- Backup - Export and import your notes for safekeeping
Sidebar Panel
The left sidebar helps you organize your notes:
- + Collection - Create a new collection (folder) to group related notes
- + Page - Create a new note page
- My Notes - Your main collection with all notes
Note Types
Each note can have two types of content, accessible via tabs:
- Notepad - Rich text notes with formatting
- To-Do - Kanban-style task board
Creating Notes
Creating and editing notes in Mini Note is quick and intuitive with a familiar word processor-style interface.
Create a New Note
Click "+ Page"
In the sidebar, click the "+ Page" button to create a new note.
Start Typing
Click in the editor area and start typing. Your note saves automatically!
Formatting Options (Home Tab)
The Home tab provides powerful formatting tools:
- Font Selection - Choose from fonts like Calibri Light, Arial, etc.
- Font Size - Adjust text size (default is 15)
- Bold (B) - Make text bold
- Italic (I) - Italicize text
- Underline (U) - Underline text
- Text Color (A) - Change text color
- Highlight - Highlight text with background color
- Bullet List - Create bulleted lists
- Numbered List - Create numbered lists
- Alignment - Left, center, right alignment
- Undo/Redo - Undo or redo your changes
- Clear - Clear formatting
Task Management
Mini Note includes a powerful Kanban-style task board to help you organize and track your tasks.
Accessing the Task Board
Open any note
Select or create a note from the sidebar.
Click the "To-Do" tab
Switch from Notepad to To-Do tab to view the Kanban board.
Task Board Columns
The board has three columns to track your task progress:
- To Do - Tasks waiting to be started
- In Progress - Tasks you're currently working on
- Completed - Finished tasks
Adding a New Task
Click "+ Add Task"
Click the blue "+ Add Task" button above the columns.
Fill in Task Details
Enter the following information:
- Name * - Task title (required)
- Description - Additional details about the task
- Start Date - When the task begins
- End Date - Task deadline
- Status - Choose: To Do, In Progress, or Completed
Click "Save"
Click the Save button to add your task to the board.
Managing Tasks
- Drag & Drop - Move tasks between columns by dragging them
- Edit Task - Click on a task to edit its details
- Delete Task - Remove tasks you no longer need
Insert Content
The Insert tab allows you to add rich content to your notes.
Available Insert Options
Insert Section
- Table - Insert a table to organize data
- Picture - Add images to your notes
- Link - Insert hyperlinks to websites
Symbols Section
- Symbol - Insert special characters and symbols
- Emoji - Add emojis to make your notes expressive 😊
Themes & View
Customize Mini Note's appearance to match your preferences and reduce eye strain.
View Tab Options
Layout
- Toggle Sidebar - Show or hide the sidebar for more writing space
Theme Options
Choose from three theme options:
- Light - Bright theme, perfect for daytime use
- Dark - Dark theme, easier on eyes in low light
- System - Automatically matches your system preferences
Backup & Export
Keep your notes safe by exporting backups and importing them when needed.
Backup Options
Export
Save all your notes to a backup file:
Click "Export"
Click the Export button in the Backup tab.
Save the File
Choose where to save your backup file on your computer.
Import
Restore notes from a backup file:
Click "Import"
Click the Import button in the Backup tab.
Select Your Backup
Choose the backup file you previously exported.
Keyboard Shortcuts
Speed up your workflow with these handy shortcuts.
Troubleshooting
Having issues? Here are solutions to common problems.
Notes not saving
If your notes aren't saving:
- Make sure you have enough storage space in your browser
- Try clearing your browser cache and restarting Chrome
- If the issue persists, export your notes, reinstall the extension, then import them back
Extension not opening
If Mini Note won't open:
- Check that the extension is enabled in Chrome (chrome://extensions)
- Try removing and re-adding the extension
- Restart your browser
Tasks not moving between columns
If drag and drop isn't working:
- Try refreshing the page
- Make sure you're clicking and dragging from the task card itself
Need more help?
If you're still experiencing issues, please contact us at teamteja3@icloud.com and we'll be happy to assist!