LiquidText

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LiquidText: Comprehensive Setup and Usage Guide

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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.
    
  
  

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  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.
    
  
  

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  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!