# Edit notes directly on Mac

Source: https://lognoteapp.com/en/help/writing-capture/mac-inline-editor
Language: en
Updated: 2026-09-12T12:00:00.000Z
Instructions verified with Lognote 6.0.0

Refine a note in the timeline and use commands for formatting.

Refine a note in the timeline and use commands for formatting.

## Step by step

1. Click the text of an editable note in the timeline.

1. Change the text directly in the inline editor.

1. Type a slash to open formatting commands and choose the action you need.

1. Confirm with Save. Cancel discards the open edits.

![Original Lognote 6 screenshot. The app is set to English.](https://lognoteapp.com/marketing/v6-sep14/macos/light/mac-inline.webp)

## What to expect

The updated note stays in its place in the timeline. There is no need to create another note.

## Good to know

If saving fails, the draft stays open with an error message. Check that message before continuing. Editing is unavailable in read-only workspaces.