09-05-2024, 04:05 PM
LiquidText: Comprehensive Setup and Usage Guide
1. Download and Install LiquidText
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:
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- 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:
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- 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.
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- 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:
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- 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.
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- 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:
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- Change the highlight color.
- Add a comment or annotation.
- Draw or circle around the text.
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- 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:
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- Highlight the text you want to extract.
- Drag the highlighted text into the workspace, where it becomes a movable excerpt.
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- Once in the workspace, you can arrange excerpts into clusters and create connections between related points.
- To create a mind map:
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- 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.
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- 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:
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- 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.
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- 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:
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- PDFs: Your document with embedded annotations, highlights, and comments.
- Summaries: Export your workspace notes and mind maps as summaries in PDF or Word format.
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- 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! -