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Markdown and files

Markdown is the source of truth for document content in Tano. Ordinary .md files can still be opened and managed with other text tools.

Document format

Headings, paragraphs, lists, quotes, code, tables, and links are stored in Markdown. Visual mode provides an editing interface; source mode shows the underlying text. Tano also supports some extended syntax, which other readers may display only as source.

# Project notes

Things to do today:

- [x] Gather materials
- [ ] Write a conclusion

> Give every idea a place to start.

Local folders

A local desktop workspace reads and writes the folder you choose. The body is ordinary Markdown, and attachments are ordinary files. Tano's portable workspace data stays under .tano/. Cache and personal interface state remain in application data, outside the workspace root.

You can keep using Git, other editors, or your configured agent with these files. External changes are never overwritten silently: independent changes are merged when possible, and conflicting content is preserved for review.

Online workspaces

An online workspace also stores Markdown, but the workspace service manages its files. Folders shown in the browser come from document paths. A local desktop folder is not connected automatically; you can explicitly configure file sync.

See Organize documents for ways to manage documents in the app.

OverviewGet startedQuickstartStart in the demo and create your first document.OverviewGet startedBrowser demoLearn what the browser demo can do and where its content is stored.OverviewFoundationsCore conceptsUnderstand Markdown content, workspaces, and file identity.OverviewHelpFrequently asked questionsAnswers about storage, sync, and accounts.FeaturesWriting and organizationEdit documentsSwitch between visual editing and Markdown source.FeaturesWriting and organizationMarkdown and filesKeep your writing in an open Markdown format.