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LiquidText - Sneakyone - 09-05-2024 LiquidText: Comprehensive Setup and Usage Guide 1. Download and Install LiquidText Visit the official LiquidText website. LiquidText is available on Windows, macOS, iPad, and Surface devices. Download the app for your platform:     For Windows and macOS, click "Download" and follow the installation instructions.   For iPad, visit the Apple App Store and download LiquidText. Once installed, open the LiquidText app and create an account or sign in using an existing one. 2. Create a LiquidText Account Open LiquidText and click on "Create Account" if you don’t have one yet. You can sign up using your email address or with Google or Microsoft accounts. After creating the account, verify your email address to activate your account. Log in to your account and start using LiquidText across all your devices. 3. Import Documents into LiquidText LiquidText allows you to import various file types, including PDFs, Word documents, PowerPoint files, and web pages. To import a document:     Click "Open File" on the homepage.   Browse your computer or cloud storage to select the document you want to import.   Alternatively, you can drag and drop files directly into the LiquidText workspace.   For web pages, click "Import Web Page" and paste the URL to bring the content into LiquidText. Your imported document will appear in the workspace, where you can start annotating. 4. Understand the LiquidText Workspace LiquidText provides a split-screen interface that includes:     Document View: This is where you read and scroll through your document.   Workspace Area: On the side of the document, you have a workspace for annotations, excerpts, and mind maps.   Annotations Panel: Displays your notes, highlights, and links.   The dual-pane interface allows you to reference your document and notes simultaneously. You can expand or collapse sections of the document to focus on specific parts. 5. Highlight and Annotate Text To highlight text, click and drag over the text you want to highlight. Once highlighted, you’ll see options to:     Change the highlight color.   Add a comment or annotation.   Draw or circle around the text.   To add comments, click on the text and choose the "Add Note" option. A note will appear in the workspace area where you can type your thoughts or ideas. Comments and highlights are saved in the workspace and linked to the relevant part of the document for easy navigation. 6. Extract Text and Create Mind Maps LiquidText allows you to extract key points from your document and create mind maps for better organization. To extract text:     Highlight the text you want to extract.   Drag the highlighted text into the workspace, where it becomes a movable excerpt.   Once in the workspace, you can arrange excerpts into clusters and create connections between related points. To create a mind map:     Use the "Link" tool to connect different excerpts or notes, forming relationships between ideas.   Drag and drop elements to organize them into a logical structure.   Mind maps are great for visualizing connections, summarizing complex documents, or organizing research. 7. Search and Navigate Documents LiquidText includes a powerful search function to find specific terms or phrases in your document. To search for text:     Click the magnifying glass icon or press "Ctrl+F" (Windows) or "Cmd+F" (macOS).   Type in your keyword, and LiquidText will highlight all instances in the document.   Search results will be displayed in a panel, allowing you to quickly jump between occurrences. You can also use the outline view to navigate between sections, headings, and annotations. 8. Organize and Manage Your Projects LiquidText allows you to work on multiple projects and keep them organized. Create separate projects by clicking on "New Project" on the homepage. In each project, you can organize your documents and annotations into folders or groups. Projects can be saved locally or synced across devices using cloud storage. You can access your past projects from the Project Library for continued work. 9. Export Your Notes and Annotations Once you have finished annotating and organizing your notes, you can export your work. Click "Export" in the top-right corner of the workspace. You can export:     PDFs: Your document with embedded annotations, highlights, and comments.   Summaries: Export your workspace notes and mind maps as summaries in PDF or Word format.   Choose the format that best suits your needs, and save the file locally or to a cloud service. 10. Sync and Backup Your Documents LiquidText allows you to sync your projects across devices using iCloud, Dropbox, or OneDrive. To enable syncing, go to Settings > Sync and choose your preferred cloud service. Once enabled, your projects will automatically sync across all connected devices, ensuring that you can access your work anywhere. This feature is especially useful for collaborating on projects or continuing work on different devices. Key Features of LiquidText Annotation and Highlighting: Add highlights, comments, and drawings to key parts of your document. Text Extraction: Drag and drop excerpts from documents into the workspace to create summaries or key point clusters. Mind Maps: Organize your notes visually by linking ideas and creating mind maps. Document Management: Organize multiple documents into projects, making it easy to manage large research projects. Search Functionality: Quickly find specific terms or phrases across your document. Multi-Device Syncing: Sync projects across all your devices using iCloud, Dropbox, or OneDrive. Export Options: Export your annotated documents and summaries in PDF or Word formats. Collapsing and Expanding Content: Collapse sections of your document to focus on specific areas. Troubleshooting and Support If your documents are not syncing, ensure you are signed in to the same cloud account on all devices. For performance issues, make sure you are running the latest version of LiquidText. Visit the LiquidText Support Center for FAQs, troubleshooting, and guides. Contact LiquidText support if you need further assistance with technical issues. Maximize your productivity and streamline your research with LiquidText!