: In Emacs, use C-x C-f (Control-x followed by Control-f) and type a name like notes.org .

Press TAB on any heading to "fold" or "unfold" its contents. Use Shift-TAB to toggle visibility for the entire document. 3. Basic Formatting (Markup) Org uses simple syntax to style your text: Bold : *text* Italics : /text/ Underline : _text_ Code/Verbatim : ~text~ or =text= 4. Managing Tasks (TODOs) You can turn any headline into a task. Getting Started With Org Mode

Org mode is a powerful system for note-taking, project management, and authoring within the Emacs text editor . While its depth can be intimidating, you can start immediately by using it as a simple plain-text outliner. 1. Your First Org File Org files use the .org extension.

: Experts recommend starting with just one single file for everything rather than creating a complex folder structure early on. 2. The Basic Building Blocks: Headlines