# Effie Tutorials
## On writing
Effie is designed to cut out any possible distractions, so you can focus on writing, and then write some more. This is why the editor itself is so clean that you can’t find a button here; and the sidebars will step down too: you can fold them when writing, and they’ll fade out when you keep writing.
Moreover, Effie’s markup-based syntax further drives your writing efficiency, so you can adjust your text formats even without lifting your fingers from the keyboard. And we don’t stop there: type /, and you’ll see the Markup Insight panel, which makes it so much easier to use the markup syntax without having to learn first.
### **Try it out**
– Click the << button on the upper left corner to fold the left sidebars, so you can enter the minimalist, distraction-free editor ++keyboard shortcut ⌘1++
- Type some::marked words::
- To do so: type /, use the arrow key to select::Marked::and hit Enter
## On mind maps and lists
Lists and mind maps help you better visualize your thoughts. Type - and a space, and you've created a list.
### **Try it out**
- Click the dot on the left to unfold and/or fold sub-topic(s)
- Item 1
- Item 2
- Hit the Enter key at the end of this line to start a new line, then use Tab and Shift + Tab to adjust the list level
- Click the ⑆ button on the upper right corner of the list to turn it into a mind map
- Edit the mind map
- Hit the Enter key twice to exit the list mode
Type - and a space to create a new list.
## On exporting sheet(s)
Right-click the sheet card in the middle column, then select::Export::to export the sheet into different formats.
If you want to export multiple sheets at a time, press the ⌘ key, select multiple sheets, then do the export.
%% Image(s) exported by Effie look great when viewing on phone.
## On publishing sheet(s)
Right-click the sheet card in the middle column, then select::Publishing...::to share the sheet. You can choose to share publicly or privately.
## Across your devices
You're now using Effie for Mac.
Effie works across multiple devices so your work sync seamlessly. To get more information, check out our website at https://effie.pro.