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Ravenburst Documentation

How everything in Ravenburst works. New here? Start with First Launch.

Getting Started

First Launch Install, start the trial and create your first project. Project Templates The 17 project types and what each one sets up.

Writing

The Editor Formatting, inserting, comments, footnotes, find and spelling. Navigator & Structure Parts, chapters, scenes, front and back matter, templates and trash. Views & Layout Corkboard, Outline, Split View, Split Window and Composition Mode. Characters & Places Character and place sheets. Notes & Reference Notes, reference tables and images. Tabletop RPGs Adventures and campaigns: prep pages, maps, character sheets and your library. Snapshots & Bookmarks Save versions of a document and mark places to come back to. Targets & Statistics Word count goals, statistics and your writing history.

Import & Export

Importing Bring in Word, text, Markdown and Fountain files. Compiling Choose what goes into an export and how it is laid out. Export Formats Every export format and what it produces.

Keeping Work Safe

Backups Git Backup, on your computer and online. Your Files & Privacy Where your work lives and what the app sends.

Settings & Help

Preferences Themes, fonts, autosave, spelling and academic formats. Keyboard Shortcuts Every shortcut in one place. Menu Reference Every menu item and what it does. Accessibility High contrast, text size, keyboard use and screen readers. License & Activation The trial, activating, devices and offline use. Troubleshooting Fixes for common problems, and how to reach us.

On a Mac? These pages show Windows keys. Use ⌘ for Ctrl and ⌥ Option for Alt.

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