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Getting Started

Install Longhand and write your first document.

Installation

Download Longhand from the download page and run the installer for your platform.

Windows

  1. Download the .exe installer
  2. Run the installer and follow the prompts
  3. Launch Longhand from the Start menu

macOS

  1. Download the .dmg file
  2. Open the disk image and drag Longhand to Applications
  3. Launch from Applications or Spotlight

Linux

  1. Download the .AppImage file
  2. Make it executable: chmod +x Longhand-*.AppImage
  3. Run the AppImage

Creating Your First Document

  1. Launch Longhand
  2. Press Ctrl+N (or Cmd+N on macOS) to create a new document
  3. Start writing in Markdown

Your documents are saved automatically as you type.

Opening a Project

Longhand works with folders as projects:

  1. Press Ctrl+O to open a folder
  2. Navigate to your project directory
  3. Your file tree appears in the sidebar

Next Steps