Getting Started
Install Longhand and write your first document.
Installation
Download Longhand from the download page and run the installer for your platform.
Windows
- Download the
.exeinstaller - Run the installer and follow the prompts
- Launch Longhand from the Start menu
macOS
- Download the
.dmgfile - Open the disk image and drag Longhand to Applications
- Launch from Applications or Spotlight
Linux
- Download the
.AppImagefile - Make it executable:
chmod +x Longhand-*.AppImage - Run the AppImage
Creating Your First Document
- Launch Longhand
- Press Ctrl+N (or Cmd+N on macOS) to create a new document
- Start writing in Markdown
Your documents are saved automatically as you type.
Opening a Project
Longhand works with folders as projects:
- Press Ctrl+O to open a folder
- Navigate to your project directory
- Your file tree appears in the sidebar
Next Steps
- Learn about the editor features
- Set up LaTeX support
- Configure Git integration