Forem Notes

Welcome to Forem Notes

Forem Notes is a powerful, secure note-taking app designed to help you capture ideas, organize thoughts, and stay productive. Whether you're jotting down quick reminders or creating detailed documents, Forem Notes has you covered.

Key Features

• Rich Text Editing: Format your notes with bold, italic, underline, lists, and more
• Password Protection: Lock sensitive notes with a master password
• Color Coding: Organize notes visually with different colors
• Collaboration: Share and collaborate on notes with others
• Checklists: Create to-do lists within your notes
• Subscription Reminders: Track recurring payments and subscriptions
• Home Screen Widget: Quick access to notes from your home screen

Getting Started Steps

1. Download Forem Notes from the App Store or Google Play
2. Create an account or sign in with Google/Apple
3. Tap the + button to create your first note
4. Explore the settings to customize your experience

Sign Up Options

Forem Notes offers multiple ways to create an account for your convenience:

Sign Up with Email

1. Open Forem Notes app
2. Tap "Sign Up" on the welcome screen
3. Enter your email address
4. Create a strong password (minimum 8 characters)
5. Enter your name
6. Tap "Create Account"
7. Verify your email by clicking the link sent to your inbox

Sign Up with Google

1. Tap "Continue with Google"
2. Select your Google account
3. Grant necessary permissions
4. Your account is created automatically

Sign Up with Apple (iOS only)

1. Tap "Continue with Apple"
2. Authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode
3. Choose to share or hide your email
4. Your account is ready to use

Sign In Methods

Sign in using the same method you used to create your account:

Sign In with Email

1. Open Forem Notes app
2. Tap "Sign In"
3. Enter your registered email address
4. Enter your password
5. Tap "Sign In"

Sign In with Google/Apple

1. Tap the corresponding sign-in button
2. Select your account
3. Authenticate if prompted
4. You're signed in instantly

Stay Signed In

Enable "Remember Me" to stay signed in on your device. You can also enable biometric login (Face ID/Fingerprint) for quick access in Settings.

Reset Your Password

1. On the sign-in screen, tap "Forgot Password?"
2. Enter your registered email address
3. Tap "Send Reset Link"
4. Check your email inbox (and spam folder)
5. Click the reset link in the email
6. Enter your new password twice
7. Tap "Reset Password"

Password Requirements

• Minimum 8 characters
• At least one uppercase letter
• At least one number
• At least one special character recommended

Link Expired?

Reset links expire after 24 hours. If your link has expired, request a new one by repeating the process above.

Creating a Note

1. Open Forem Notes app
2. Tap the + button (usually bottom right)
3. Enter a title for your note (optional but recommended)
4. Start typing your note content
5. Your note saves automatically as you type

Formatting Options

Use the formatting toolbar to enhance your notes:

• Bold, Italic, Underline: Emphasize important text
• Headings: Create section headers
• Bullet Lists: Organize information
• Numbered Lists: Create step-by-step instructions
• Checkboxes: Add to-do items

Customizing Your Note

• Tap the palette icon to change note color
• Tap the lock icon to password-protect the note
• Tap three dots menu for more options

Adding Checkboxes to Notes

1. Create a new note or open an existing one
2. Tap the checkbox icon in the formatting toolbar
3. Type your task item
4. Press Enter to add more checkbox items
5. Tap a checkbox to mark it complete

Checklist Features

• Check/Uncheck: Tap to toggle completion status
• Strikethrough: Completed items are crossed out
• Reorder: Long-press and drag to reorder items
• Delete: Swipe left on an item to delete it

Checklist Tips

• Create separate notes for different projects or categories
• Use headings to group related tasks
• Set reminders for time-sensitive tasks
• Archive completed checklists instead of deleting them

Changing Note Color

1. Open the note you want to customize
2. Tap the palette/color icon in the toolbar or menu
3. Select from available colors:
   • White (default)
   • Yellow
   • Green
   • Blue
   • Purple
   • Pink
   • Orange
   • Red
4. The color is applied instantly

Color-Coding Ideas

• Yellow: Ideas and brainstorming
• Blue: Work and professional notes
• Green: Personal and lifestyle
• Red: Urgent or important
• Purple: Creative projects
• Orange: Shopping and lists

Using the Color Filter

1. On the main notes screen, look for the filter icon (funnel shape)
2. Tap the filter icon
3. Select one or more colors to filter by
4. Only notes with those colors will be displayed
5. Tap "Clear" or deselect colors to remove the filter

Filter Options

• Single Color: View only notes of one specific color
• Multiple Colors: Select several colors to see notes from all selected categories
• All Notes: Clear filter to see everything

Combining Filters

You can combine color filters with the search function to find specific notes within a color category.

Setting Up Master Password

Before locking notes, you need to create a master password:

1. Go to Settings > Security
2. Tap "Set Master Password"
3. Enter your desired password
4. Confirm the password
5. Optionally set up a recovery email

Locking a Note

1. Open the note you want to protect
2. Tap the lock icon in the toolbar, or
3. Tap three dots menu > Lock Note
4. Enter your master password to confirm
5. The note is now locked with a lock indicator

Accessing Locked Notes

• Tap on a locked note
• Enter your master password
• The note opens and remains unlocked for your session
• It re-locks when you close the app or after timeout

Setting Up Master Password (First Time)

1. Go to Settings > Security
2. Tap "Set Master Password"
3. Create a strong password you'll remember
4. Re-enter to confirm
5. Add a recovery email (highly recommended)

Changing Your Master Password

1. Go to Settings > Security
2. Tap "Change Master Password"
3. Enter your current password
4. Enter your new password
5. Confirm the new password

Forgot Master Password?

If you have a recovery email set up:

1. Tap "Forgot Master Password?"
2. Enter your recovery email
3. Check your email for the reset link
4. Create a new master password

Changing Account Password

1. Go to Settings > Account
2. Tap "Change Password"
3. Enter your current password
4. Enter your new password
5. Confirm your new password
6. Tap "Save"

Password Best Practices

• Use at least 8 characters
• Mix uppercase and lowercase letters
• Include numbers and special characters
• Don't reuse passwords from other accounts
• Consider using a password manager

Starting Collaboration

1. Open the note you want to share
2. Tap the share icon or three dots > Share
3. Tap "Add Collaborator"
4. Enter the email of the person you want to invite
5. Choose their permission level:
   • Can Edit: Full editing access
   • Can View: Read-only access
6. Tap "Invite"

Collaboration Features

• Real-time Sync: Changes sync automatically for all collaborators
• Presence Indicators: See who's currently viewing the note
• Edit History: View who made what changes
• Comments: Add comments without editing content

Collaboration Best Practices

• Use headings to assign sections to team members
• Add comments for feedback instead of direct edits
• Regularly communicate about major changes

Adding New Collaborators

1. Open the shared note
2. Tap share icon or three dots > Manage Sharing
3. Tap "Add Collaborator"
4. Enter the person's email address
5. Set their permission level
6. Tap "Invite"

Removing Collaborators

1. Open the shared note
2. Tap share icon or Manage Sharing
3. Find the collaborator you want to remove
4. Tap on their name or the X icon
5. Confirm removal

Changing Permissions

1. Go to Manage Sharing
2. Tap on the collaborator's name
3. Change between Can Edit and Can View
4. Changes apply immediately

About Subscription Reminders

Forem Notes includes a built-in subscription tracker to help you manage recurring payments for services like Netflix, Spotify, gym memberships, and more.

Accessing Subscription Reminders

1. Open Forem Notes app
2. Tap the Subscriptions tab (or find it in the menu)
3. View all your tracked subscriptions
4. See upcoming payments at a glance

Subscription Dashboard Features

• Monthly Overview: See total monthly subscription costs
• Upcoming Payments: View payments due soon
• Payment History: Track past payments
• Categories: Organize subscriptions by type

Reminder Notifications

Get notified before each payment is due:

• 1 day before (default)
• 3 days before
• 1 week before
• Customize per subscription

Adding a Subscription

1. Go to the Subscriptions section
2. Tap the + button
3. Enter subscription details:
   • Name: Service name (e.g., Netflix)
   • Amount: Payment amount
   • Billing Cycle: Monthly, Yearly, Weekly
   • Next Payment Date: When it's due
   • Category: Entertainment, Utilities, etc.
4. Set reminder preferences
5. Tap "Save"

Popular Subscription Templates

Forem Notes includes templates for popular services:

• Netflix, Spotify, Disney+, YouTube Premium
• iCloud, Google One, Dropbox
• Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft 365
• Gym memberships, magazines, newspapers

Adding Widget on Android

1. Long-press on an empty area of your home screen
2. Tap "Widgets"
3. Find "Forem Notes" in the list
4. Choose widget type:
   • Quick Note: Create notes instantly
   • Note Preview: Display a specific note
   • Checklist: Show your to-do list
5. Drag to your home screen
6. Configure the widget if prompted

Adding Widget on iOS

1. Long-press on your home screen until icons wiggle
2. Tap the + in the top corner
3. Search for "Forem Notes"
4. Choose widget size (Small, Medium, Large)
5. Tap "Add Widget"
6. Long-press widget to edit settings

Widget Sizes

• Small: Quick add button or single note preview
• Medium: Note with content preview
• Large: Full checklist or multiple notes

Changing View Layout

1. On the main notes screen, look for the view toggle icon
2. It's usually in the top right (grid or list icon)
3. Tap to switch between:
   • Grid View: Notes displayed as cards in a grid
   • List View: Notes displayed in a vertical list

Grid View

• Visual overview of all notes
• See note colors at a glance
• Content preview in each card
• Better for visual organization

List View

• Compact display of notes
• Shows more notes on screen
• Title and date clearly visible
• Better for scanning through many notes

Accessing Notification Settings

1. Go to Settings > Notifications
2. Review and customize each notification type

Notification Types

• Reminder Notifications: Alerts for note reminders you've set
• Collaboration Updates: When someone edits a shared note
• Subscription Reminders: Upcoming payment alerts
• App Updates: New features and improvements

Customization Options

• Toggle each notification type on/off
• Set quiet hours (no notifications during certain times)
• Choose notification sound
• Enable/disable badge count on app icon

Device Settings

Make sure notifications are also enabled in your device settings:

• Android: Settings > Apps > Forem Notes > Notifications
• iOS: Settings > Forem Notes > Notifications

Before You Delete

Please consider the following before deleting your account:

• All your notes will be permanently deleted
• Shared notes will be removed from collaborators
• Subscription reminders will be lost
• This action cannot be undone

Export Your Data First

1. Go to Settings > Account > Export Data
2. Choose export format (PDF or Text)
3. Wait for export to complete
4. Save the exported file to your device or cloud storage

Deleting Your Account

1. Go to Settings > Account
2. Scroll down and tap "Delete Account"
3. Read the warning carefully
4. Enter your password to confirm
5. Tap "Permanently Delete"
6. Your account will be scheduled for deletion

Grace Period

You have 30 days to recover your account by signing back in. After 30 days, deletion is permanent.