Main Navigation Overview
Mind Log's interface is designed to be intuitive and distraction-free. Here's a guide to the main areas of the app:
📖 Journal Tab
Your main writing space where you create, edit, and view all your journal entries. Access templates, mood tracking, and writing tools here.
📊 Insights Tab
View patterns in your mood, writing frequency, and personal growth with beautiful charts and analytics.
📚 Library Tab
Access writing templates, prompts, and guided exercises to inspire your journaling practice.
⚙️ Settings Tab
Customize your experience, manage your account, adjust privacy settings, and configure reminders.
The Writing Interface
The heart of Mind Log is the writing interface, designed to provide a calm, focused environment for reflection:
Entry Header
Each entry shows the date, time, and current mood. Tap the mood indicator to quickly update how you're feeling.
Writing Area
The main text area adapts to your preferred font size and style. It grows as you write and supports rich text formatting.
Toolbar
Quick access to formatting options, templates, tags, and mood tracking. Customize which tools appear for a cleaner interface.
Smart Features
Word count, reading time estimates, and gentle prompts appear contextually without interrupting your flow.
Entry Management
Organize and navigate through your journal entries with these powerful tools:
- Timeline View: Browse entries chronologically with a beautiful timeline interface
- Search Function: Find specific entries by keyword, date, mood, or tag
- Filter Options: View entries by mood, tags, date ranges, or entry length
- Favorites System: Star important entries for quick access later
- Archive Feature: Keep old entries organized without cluttering your main view
- Bulk Actions: Select multiple entries for tagging, archiving, or exporting
Insights Dashboard
The Insights tab provides valuable feedback on your journaling patterns and emotional trends:
Mood Trends
Track your emotional patterns over time with interactive charts showing mood frequency and changes.
Writing Statistics
See your writing streaks, average entry length, and most productive times of day for journaling.
Word Clouds
Visualize the most common words and themes in your entries to identify patterns in your thinking.
Progress Tracking
Monitor your consistency and celebrate milestones in your journaling journey.
Customizing Your Workspace
Make the interface work exactly how you want it with these customization options:
Layout Options
Choose between minimal, standard, or detailed views depending on how much information you want visible.
Color Themes
Switch between light, dark, or sepia themes, or create custom color schemes that match your preferences.
Toolbar Configuration
Add, remove, or rearrange toolbar buttons to keep your most-used features easily accessible.
Widget Setup
Configure home screen widgets for quick entry creation or mood tracking without opening the app.
Keyboard Shortcuts & Gestures
Speed up your journaling with these time-saving shortcuts and gestures:
- Quick Entry: Long press the app icon or use the widget to start writing immediately
- Swipe Actions: Swipe left or right on entries for quick actions like archiving or favoriting
- Keyboard Shortcuts: Use Cmd+N for new entry, Cmd+S to save, and Cmd+F to search (on supported devices)
- Voice Commands: "Hey Siri, create a new journal entry" for hands-free entry creation
- Gesture Navigation: Pinch to zoom text, two-finger tap for formatting options