Note editor formatting
Atlas notes support structured writing for research work: headings, lists, tasks, tables, math, images, links, and imported Markdown where supported.
Recommended structure
Use formatting to make notes easy to scan:
- headings for sections
- bullets for evidence
- numbered lists for procedures
- task lists for follow-up work
- tables for comparisons
- links and mentions for connected project material.
Common formats
| Format | Use for |
|---|---|
| Heading | Research question, source section, or synthesis area. |
| Bullet list | Observations, evidence, and short notes. |
| Numbered list | Steps, timelines, or ranked arguments. |
| Task list | Follow-ups, checks, and unresolved questions. |
| Table | Comparisons, extracted data, or source matrices. |
| Math | Equations, technical notation, or formal definitions. |
| Image | Figures, screenshots, diagrams, or visual evidence. |
| Link or mention | Connection to a project source, note, or concept. |
Imported Markdown
Markdown imported from another tool may not render exactly the same way in Atlas. After importing, check headings, lists, links, tables, images, and math blocks.
If a note is important, review the rendered version rather than assuming the source Markdown was interpreted perfectly.
Formatting discipline
Avoid turning every note into a long polished essay. For research workflows, the most useful notes usually separate:
- what the source says
- what you infer
- what you still need to verify
- what action comes next.
When formatting is not enough
Use a source instead of a note when you need citations, project-wide retrieval, summaries, or map generation from the material.