Organize complex information with a mind-map or tree-like interface. Create unlimited hierarchical structures with nodes that can contain text, links to items, and
. Perfect for brainstorming and organizing vast knowledge bases like your understanding of history, science, or any complex domain.When to Use Outline Notes
excel at organizing hierarchical and interconnected information:
- •Brainstorming sessions where ideas branch into sub-ideas
- •Research organization with topics, subtopics, and findings
- •Book or course outlines with chapters and sections
- •Deep knowledge organization with nested hierarchies (history , scientific concepts, language learning)
Node Operations
Node Content
- •Add text to any node
- •Link to items (entries, , tasks, goals)
- •Add for additional context
- •Unlimited hierarchy depth
Node Management
- •Add child or sibling nodes
- •Expand/collapse with circle button
- •Long press circle button to reorder nodes
- •Duplicate nodes with all children
- •Delete nodes and branches
Node Mirroring
- •Mirror nodes without duplication
- •Changes sync in both locations
- •Dashed circle indicates mirrored nodes
- •Shows original location reference
- •Perfect for reusable content
Search & Filter
- •Text filter to find nodes
- •Shows matching branches with children
- •Quick navigation to results
View Controls
- •Focus mode for single branches
- •Fade unrelated branches
- •Persistent view settings
- •Saved expansion states
- •Distraction-free editing
Persistence
- •View settings saved between sessions
- •Node expansion states preserved
- •Focus and fade states maintained
- • support
Completable Nodes & Completion Tracking
Node Types
Regular Nodes (Default)
Standard nodes for organizing information, ideas, and content. No completion tracking or KPIs.
Completable Nodes
Nodes with states (In Progress, Completed, Dismissed) and KPIs. To enable: open node → tap info button → check Completable option.
States & KPIs
Only completable nodes can have states and KPIs. Regular nodes must be converted to completable first:
- →
States: In Progress, Completed, or Dismissed
- →
Automatic KPI: Tracks completion percentage of child nodes
- →
Linked Item KPIs: Connect to progress of linked tasks or
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Custom KPIs: Add additional KPIs like time spent on
- →
Progress Indicator: Progress shown as circle outline showing averaged KPI completion
Key Features
Unlimited Hierarchy
Create nodes with unlimited depth and breadth. Build complex structures with as many levels and branches as needed.
Example: A book outline with parts → chapters → sections → subsections → paragraphs, going as deep as required.
Focus Mode
Focus on a specific branch by hiding all other nodes. Work undistracted on particular sections of your outline.
Example: When working on Chapter 3 of your book, focus on just that branch to avoid distractions from other chapters.
Node Mirroring
Create mirrors of nodes that sync changes bidirectionally. Perfect for content that appears in multiple contexts.
Example: Mirror a 'Resources' node across different
branches - update once, changes appear everywhere.Branch Fading
Fade out unrelated branches while keeping them visible for context. Improves focus without completely hiding information.
Example: While
Phase 2, fade Phase 1 and Phase 3 to maintain context while reducing visual clutter.Whole Outline Completion
Make the entire outline completable to track overall completion status. Useful for structured content that needs to be marked as done.
Example: Track completion of a study guide outline, marking chapters as you finish reviewing them.
System Integration
Item Linking
Link nodes to any Journal it! items -
, , , . Track linked item progress directly in nodes.Organizer Support
Connect outlines with
, , or any . Track time spent on through .💻 Example: Development Process
See how
organize a software development process:Create Root Nodes
Set up four main phases: Brainstorm, Design, Implement, and Resources
Add Child Nodes
Under Brainstorm, add Feature Ideas, User Feedback, and Technical Requirements
Mirror Resources
Mirror the Resources node to each phase so it's accessible everywhere