: In Emacs, use C-x C-f (Control-x followed by Control-f) and type a name like notes.org .
Org mode is a powerful system for note-taking, project management, and authoring within the Emacs text editor . While its depth can be intimidating, you can start immediately by using it as a simple plain-text outliner. 1. Your First Org File Org files use the .org extension.
The heart of Org mode is the outline. You create structure using asterisks at the start of a line. * Level 1 Heading ** Level 2 Heading *** Level 3 Heading