📚 RytePad User Guide

1. Introduction to RytePad

RytePad is a web-based application that combines task management with journaling. Whether you're organizing daily tasks, setting long-term goals, or keeping a personal journal, RytePad offers an intuitive interface to streamline your workflow.

2. Getting Started

3. Navigating the App

Upon logging in, you'll see the main interface:

Navigation Tabs

• 📋Daily Tasks
• 📔Journal
• 🔍Search
• 🏆Goals
• 🔖Tags

Click a tab to switch sections.

4. Managing Daily Tasks

Organize your day with the Daily Tasks tab.

Selecting a Date

• Use the date picker to choose a day
• Days with tasks have a dot in the calendar

Adding a Task

1. Type your task in the "Add A Task" field
2. Click "Add Task" to save it

Managing Tasks

• Editing: Click the edit icon (✏️) next to a task, update the text, then click "Save" or "Cancel"
• Completing: Click the checkmark (✓) to mark it as done - completed tasks move to the "Completed" section
• Deleting: Click the delete icon (❌) and confirm to remove it

Viewing Completed Tasks

• Scroll to the "Completed" section
• Restore (↩️) or delete (❌) completed tasks

5. Using the Journal

The Journal tab lets you record daily thoughts.

Writing a Journal Entry

1. Select a date with the date picker
2. Type in the "Write a new entry" textarea
3. Click "Add Entry" to save with a timestamp

Editing or Deleting Entries

• Edit: Click ✏️, modify the text, and save
• Delete: Click ❌ and confirm

Adding Daily Notes

• Write reflections in the "Notes" textarea below entries
• Changes auto-save after 10 seconds or on blur
• Click "Save Note" for instant saving

6. Searching Content

Find tasks or journal entries with the Search tab.

Clearing Search

Click "Clear" to reset fields and hide results.

7. Setting and Managing Goals

Track long-term objectives in the Goals tab.

Adding a Goal

1. Type in the "Add a Goal" field
2. Click "Add Goal" to save

Managing Goals

• Completing: Click ✓ to mark it as completed
• Editing: Click ✏️, update, and save
• Deleting: Click ❌ and confirm

Managing Completed Goals

Restore (↩️) or delete (❌) completed goals.

8. Organizing with Tags

Use the Tags tab to categorize content.

Creating a Tag

1. Enter a name (up to 25 characters: letters, numbers, spaces, -, _, #, @, *, ?)
2. Click "Create Tag"

Viewing and Editing Tags

• Type in the search bar to filter tags
• Click a tag to view its details
• Edit the content textarea (auto-saves after 10 seconds or on blur)
• Click "Save Content" for instant saving

Tag Management

• Renaming: Click "Rename Tag," enter a new name and save
• Deleting: Click "Delete" and confirm
• Exporting: Click "Export PDF" to download tag content as a PDF

9. User Dashboard

Access your account settings by clicking your name in the header.

Viewing and Updating Details

• Username: Change it (✏️) up to 2 times (max 10 characters)
• Full Name and Email: View-only
• Password: Click "Change," enter old and new passwords, and save

Logging Out

Click "Logout 🔒" to end your session.

10. Additional Features

Countdown Timer

1. Click the timer (e.g., "0:00:00") in the dashboard
2. Enter minutes and start
3. An alert sounds when finished; click "Stop" to silence

Daily Task Reminders

In the dashboard, toggle "Daily Task Reminders" to subscribe/unsubscribe.

11. Security and Privacy

12. Troubleshooting and Support

Common Issues

• Errors: Check your internet connection or refresh the page
• Session Expired: Log in again if prompted