Documentation

Welcome

Introduction to Verkilo and what you'll find in the documentation.

Getting Started Overview

Install Verkilo, create your first project, and start writing in minutes.

Installation

Download and install Verkilo on macOS, Windows, or Linux.

Your First Project

Create your first writing project, book, and section in Verkilo.

Quick Start

Get writing in Verkilo in under 5 minutes with this quick guide.

Interface Tour

Learn the main areas of the Verkilo interface and how to navigate.

Importing Content

Bring existing work into Verkilo from Word, Markdown, or other apps.

Writing & Editing Overview

Learn how to use Verkilo's writing tools to craft your story.

Editor Basics

Learn how to use Verkilo's rich text editor for writing and formatting.

Sections

Create and manage sections for chapters, scenes, and other content.

Verkado Mode

Edit multiple sections at once in a continuous document view.

Find & Replace

Search and replace text within sections or across your entire book.

Editor Settings

Customize fonts, alignment, and other editor preferences.

Corkboard View

Visual overview of your sections as draggable index cards for outlining.

Outliner View

Hierarchical table view of sections with inline editing and metadata.

Writing Modes

Focus modes for distraction-free writing including typewriter and composition.

Split Pane Editing

View two sections side-by-side for reference or comparison.

@Mentions

Link characters to your text by typing @ followed by their name.

Organization Overview

Learn how to organize your writing projects, books, and story elements.

Books

Create and manage books within your Verkilo project.

Manuscript Structure

Learn how Verkilo organizes your manuscript into front matter, body, and back matter.

Bundles

Group related books into series or collections.

The Binder

Navigate and organize sections within your book's structure.

Characters & Locations

Track and manage the people and places in your story.

Character Relationships

Track emotional dynamics and connections between characters.

Keywords

Tag and filter sections using custom keywords.

Export Overview

Export your work to EPUB, PDF, DOCX, HTML, and Markdown formats.

Export Formats

Compare EPUB, PDF, DOCX, HTML, and Markdown export formats.

Typography Fundamentals

Principles of book typography for professional-looking output.

Interior Designer

Customize your book's typography and layout for PDF export.

Interior Templates

Pre-designed templates for professional book interiors.

Cover Designer

Create book covers for your ebooks and print books.

Compile Targets

Control which sections appear in each export format.

Features Overview

Explore version history, analytics, goals, themes, and more.

Version History

Save and restore snapshots of your sections over time.

Analytics & Goals

Track your writing progress with word counts, charts, and goals.

Themes

Customize Verkilo's appearance with light, dark, and accent colors.

Book Settings

Configure book metadata, status, and display options.

AI Assistance

Polish your prose with AI-powered style suggestions and improvements.

Comments

Add editorial comments to your text for revision notes.

Reference Overview

Quick reference for keyboard shortcuts, settings, and more.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Complete reference of all keyboard shortcuts in Verkilo.

Project Settings

Configure project-wide preferences and metadata.

Trash

Recover or permanently delete trashed items.

Backups & Recovery

Understand automatic backups and how to restore your data.

AI Quick Start

Get started with Verkilo's AI-powered writing assistance in minutes.

AI Reference Card

Quick reference for all of Verkilo's AI features, inputs, outputs, and costs.