TextTree

What is TextTree?

TextTree is a thinking tool that turns a PC folder or in-browser storage into a workspace where you can handle text, diagrams, images, and more, all in one place. Browse your folder and file structure in the tree on the left, and edit files in the right panel. Write your thoughts out as text, then organize the connections between them in ThinkTray — TextTree is built around repeating the cycle of “write, think, organize.”

About the demo

The panel on the left is a fully functional TextTree instance loaded with sample data. Feel free to interact with it while reading this guide.

The files inside the “basics” folder are there for you to edit freely.

Registering and opening a folder

TextTree starts by registering which folder you want to use as a workspace. The home screen has two tabs: “Use a local folder” and “Use browser storage.”

1. On the “Use a local folder” tab, drag & drop a folder from your PC onto the screen, or click “Select folder” to browse. On the “Use browser storage” tab, you can create a new storage area inside the browser without picking a real folder (a Chromium-based browser feature; verified on Chrome / Edge).

2. The folder you selected (or created) appears as a card. You can add a description to it and register multiple folders.
3. Click the “Open” button on the card to open it in TextTree.

Navigating the tree

• Click a folder to expand or collapse it.
• Click a file to display its contents in the right panel.
• Drag a file to move it to another folder; Ctrl+drag to copy it.
• Right-click a file or folder to rename, delete, or create new items.
• Press F2 to rename the selected item.

Editing files

• Selecting a file shows an editor in the right panel (text, ThinkTray, rich text, images, PDF, and more).
• Changes are auto-saved after the configured delay (1.5 seconds by default). Press Ctrl+S to save immediately.

Finding help inside the app

Click the ? button in the tree or editor toolbar to check the shortcut list and how each feature works.

• ? in the tree toolbar — shortcuts for tree navigation, pane switching, and drag operations
• ? in the editor toolbar — shortcuts for text editing, cursor movement, and the insertion menu

For more details, check the in-app help. For settings and workflow ideas, see the App Settings guide and other articles.

From Thinking to Action

TextTree isn’t just about “write, think, organize” — we want it to matter beyond that, in the way it changes what you actually do. We hope that your own thoughts and ideas lead to a next step — that they become the power to act on what you think.