MemosMemos
Create, edit, organize, and manage the core content unit in Memos.
Memos are the central unit of content in the product. A good memo workflow keeps capture fast while still making notes readable and searchable later.
Core actions
- create a memo from the editor on the home page
- edit content inline
- pin important memos
- set visibility before sharing
- archive memos that are no longer active
What the editor supports
- Markdown formatting
- decorated source editing that keeps Markdown syntax directly editable
- a formatting toolbar and keyboard shortcuts
- focus mode for a quieter writing surface
- list indentation with
TabandShift+Tab - inline tags such as
#project-x - code blocks and checklists
- file attachments
- memo visibility controls
- tag suggestions when you type
# - auto-saved drafts cached locally so content is not lost on page reload
Browsing your memos
Choose one, two, three, or automatic columns in your display preferences. Compact mode and link previews are configurable there too, and the choices are saved for your account. The single-column layout shows full memo content by default; multi-column and compact layouts favor faster scanning.
New memos appear above the pinned section. When you return from a memo detail page, Memos restores your previous feed position so you can continue where you left off.
Memo detail
Opening a memo shows its full content and discussion alongside a property rail for metadata and actions such as visibility, tags, relations, attachments, reactions, and sharing. On smaller screens, the same controls remain available in a responsive layout.
Memo properties
Memos automatically computes properties from memo content. These can be used in filter expressions:
| Property field | Meaning |
|---|---|
has_link | Contains one or more Markdown links |
has_code | Contains code blocks or inline code |
has_task_list | Contains at least one task list item |
has_incomplete_tasks | Contains unchecked - [ ] task items |
Useful memo metadata
- visibility:
PRIVATE,PROTECTED, orPUBLIC - tags extracted from inline hashtags
- attachments such as screenshots and documents
- checklist items for lightweight task tracking
- display time — editable so you can reorder memos in the timeline if needed
Good habits
- keep each memo focused on one topic or update
- use headings when a memo gets long
- add tags while writing, not later
- archive stale memos instead of leaving everything active forever
- pin only the memos that truly deserve persistent attention