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title: Tydora Help Documentation
tags: [navigation]
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# Tydora Help Documentation

Welcome to the **Tydora Help Documentation**.

Tydora is a modern desktop Markdown editor built with Tauri v2 + React 19. It integrates WYSIWYG & source dual-mode editing, WikiLink bidirectional links, a knowledge graph, mind maps, and a whiteboard canvas — helping you manage knowledge like tending a "digital garden."

> **Language:** [中文](../index.md) | **English**

## Getting Started

If you're new to Tydora, we recommend reading in the following order — about 10 minutes to get productive:

1. [[01-Getting-Started/01-Quick-Start]] — Download, install, open a vault, and write your first note
2. [[02-Editor/01-Editing-Modes]] — Understand WYSIWYG (IR) and Source (SV) modes, and how to switch
3. [[02-Editor/02-Markdown-Syntax]] — Complete Markdown and extended syntax supported by Tydora
4. [[03-Knowledge-Management/01-Wiki-Links]] — Use `<a data-note="03-Knowledge-Management/01-Wiki-Links">03-Knowledge-Management/01-Wiki-Links</a>` to connect scattered notes into a knowledge network
5. [[03-Knowledge-Management/04-Knowledge-Graph]] — View your knowledge universe in a force-directed graph
6. [[08-Advanced-Features/03-Whiteboard-Canvas]] — Organize ideas, notes, and media on an infinite canvas
7. [[08-Advanced-Features/01-Publish-Website]] — Turn your vault into a shareable static website with one click

## Documentation Map

This help is divided into eight sections. Click any link to jump to the corresponding page.

### 1. Getting Started

Essential reading to get you up and running and solve common problems.

- [[01-Getting-Started/01-Quick-Start]] — Install, open vaults, create & save notes, basic navigation
- [[01-Getting-Started/02-About]] — Version info, tech stack, license, and feedback channels
- [[01-Getting-Started/03-FAQ]] — Common troubleshooting and solutions
- [[01-Getting-Started/Privacy-Policy]] — Privacy policy for the Microsoft Store (data collection, usage & security)

### 2. Editor (Editing & Formatting)

Tydora's core writing capabilities, from basic syntax to advanced block elements.

- [[02-Editor/01-Editing-Modes]] — IR (WYSIWYG) vs. SV (Source) mode comparison and switching
- [[02-Editor/02-Markdown-Syntax]] — Complete syntax with GFM and extensions
- [[02-Editor/03-Code-Blocks]] — Syntax highlighting, line numbers, copy — multi-language support
- [[02-Editor/04-Math-Formulas]] — KaTeX / MathJax formula rendering
- [[02-Editor/05-Mermaid-Diagrams]] — Flowcharts, sequence diagrams, Gantt charts, and more
- [[02-Editor/06-Callout-Blocks]] — GitHub-style callout blocks
- [[02-Editor/07-Frontmatter]] — YAML metadata and properties
- [[02-Editor/08-Table-Operations]] — Creating, editing, aligning, and resizing tables
- [[02-Editor/09-Context-Menu]] — Right-click formatting commands
- [[02-Editor/10-Typewriter-Mode]] — Cursor stays centered; stay in flow

### 3. Knowledge Management

Weave notes into a network with bidirectional links and graphs, not isolated files.

- [[03-Knowledge-Management/01-Wiki-Links]] — `<a data-note="Note Name">Note Name</a>` bidirectional link syntax and autocomplete
- [[03-Knowledge-Management/02-Embedded-Content]] — `!<a data-note="Note Name">Note Name</a>` embed other notes and media
- [[03-Knowledge-Management/03-Backlinks]] — See which notes reference the current page
- [[03-Knowledge-Management/04-Knowledge-Graph]] — Visualize your note relationship network
- [[03-Knowledge-Management/05-Link-Index]] — How the backlink index works behind the scenes

### 4. File Management

Manage your vaults, folders, and various asset files.

- [[04-File-Management/01-Vaults]] — Folder-based multi-vault management
- [[04-File-Management/02-File-Tree]] — Tree view browsing, expand / collapse, drag & drop
- [[04-File-Management/03-File-Operations]] — Create, rename, delete, move, copy paths
- [[04-File-Management/04-File-Preview]] — Image, video, audio, and PDF preview

### 5. Navigation & Search

Quickly locate and jump between a large number of notes.

- [[05-Navigation-Search/01-Quick-Open]] — Fuzzy search and open files
- [[05-Navigation-Search/02-Command-Palette]] — Global command search and execution
- [[05-Navigation-Search/03-Outline-Panel]] — Current document heading-level navigation

### 6. Themes & Appearance

Tailor the editor to your aesthetic and reading preferences.

- [[06-Themes-Appearance/01-Built-in-Themes]] — Several carefully crafted built-in themes
- [[06-Themes-Appearance/02-Typora-Themes]] — Import and use Typora theme CSS
- [[06-Themes-Appearance/03-Code-Highlight-Themes]] — Multiple code syntax highlighting themes

### 7. Settings

Customize every aspect of Tydora, and check the keyboard shortcut reference.

- [[07-Settings/01-General-Settings]] — Appearance mode, fonts, auto-save
- [[07-Settings/02-Editor-Settings]] — Editing behavior, rendering options, math engine
- [[07-Settings/03-Keyboard-Shortcuts]] — Customizable keyboard shortcuts
- [[07-Settings/05-Mind-Map-Settings]] — Mind map and knowledge graph display parameters
- [[07-Settings/06-Image-Settings]] — Image storage mode and naming rules
- [[07-Settings/04-Shortcut-Reference]] — Complete default keyboard shortcuts reference

### 8. Advanced Features

Creation and distribution tools for advanced users.

- [[08-Advanced-Features/02-Mind-Map]] — Interactive mind map
- [[08-Advanced-Features/03-Whiteboard-Canvas]] — Infinite canvas creation
- [[08-Advanced-Features/01-Publish-Website]] — One-click publish to static site
- [[09-blog/Publish-to-Microsoft-Store]] — Full MSIX packaging and Microsoft Store listing process
- [[09-blog/Auto-Update-Configuration]] — Set up auto-update signing (for contributors)

> [!TIP] Use the Command Palette (default Ctrl+P) to quickly jump to any feature page in this help, and execute almost any editor command.

## Related Documents

- [[01-Getting-Started/01-Quick-Start]] — The first guide from scratch
- [[01-Getting-Started/03-FAQ]] — Look here first when you encounter issues
- [[01-Getting-Started/02-About]] — Learn about Tydora's version and tech stack
