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Every save in Backpocket supports a personal note — a place to capture your thoughts, context, or key takeaways. On the web, you get a full WYSIWYG markdown editor. On mobile, you can write and edit notes in plain text and markdown.

WYSIWYG editor (web)

The web app’s note editor is built on Novel (based on Tiptap/ProseMirror) and supports rich text editing with a familiar interface:

Slash commands

Type / to open the command menu:
CommandWhat it does
/headingInsert a heading (H1, H2, H3)
/bulletStart a bullet list
/numberedStart a numbered list
/quoteInsert a blockquote
/codeInsert a code block
/dividerInsert a horizontal rule

Floating toolbar

Select any text to reveal a floating toolbar with formatting options:
  • Bold, Italic, Underline, Strikethrough
  • Link — Add or edit a hyperlink
  • Code — Inline code formatting
  • Highlight — Text highlighting

Markdown shortcuts

The editor recognizes markdown syntax as you type:
Type thisGet this
# Heading 1
## Heading 2
### Heading 3
- or * Bullet list
1. Numbered list
> Blockquote
`Inline code
---Horizontal rule

Notes on mobile

On mobile, notes are edited as markdown text with a simple text input. The markdown renders when viewing the note.
Notes sync in real time across all platforms. Edit on web with the WYSIWYG editor, then view the formatted result on mobile.

Use cases

Notes are flexible — here are some common ways to use them:
Summarize the main points of an article so you remember why you saved it.
Add context like “Shared by Alex at the team meeting” or “Follow up after project launch”.
Copy key quotes or passages from the article into your note.
Use a checklist to track follow-up tasks related to the save.