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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:
     
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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.
         
    • 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.
         
    • 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.
         
    • 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.
         
    • 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.
         
    • 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.
         
    • 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.
         
    • 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!
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LiquidText - by Sneakyone - 09-05-2024, 04:05 PM

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