MonoJot treats Markdown as the default writing language because it stays readable even outside the app.
Basic formatting
Use the common Markdown patterns you already know:
# Heading 1
## Heading 2
### Heading 3
**bold text**
*italic text*
- bullet item
1. numbered item
- [ ] task
- [x] completed task
> quoted note
`inline code`Headings create structure
A good note usually starts with a clear heading. Use # for the note title, then ## and ### for sections inside the note.
Keep notes readable as files
Markdown has one major advantage over rich-text editors: the source stays understandable. A note exported as plain text still shows structure, lists, links, and emphasis.
Use links intentionally
Use normal links for websites and [[Note links]] for links to other notes in your library. Linked notes become more useful over time because MonoJot can surface backlinks and map relationships.
Avoid over-formatting
The best MonoJot notes are usually simple: heading, short paragraphs, a few bullets, and only the links that matter. Markdown should help you think, not become a formatting project.