Gubb Help Center

Welcome to the Gubb Help Center! Here you’ll find comprehensive guides, tutorials, and answers to common questions about using Gubb effectively. Browse through our sections below to find the information you need.

Getting Started with Gubb

Installation Guide

• For Mac Users: Download the macOS installation file from our website. Open the .dmg file and drag the Gubb icon to your Applications folder. Double-click to launch.
• For Windows Users: Download the Windows installer from our website. Run the .exe file and follow the installation wizard. Once installed, you can find Gubb in your Start menu.
• First-time Setup: Upon first launch, Gubb will create a default notes folder on your device. No account creation is required, as Gubb stores your data locally by default.

Your First Note

1. Launch Gubb and click the “+” icon to create a new note.
2. Start typing right away—your note is automatically saved as you type.
3. Use the formatting shortcuts (Cmd/Ctrl+B for bold, Cmd/Ctrl+I for italic) to style your text.
4. Access additional features through the floating toolbar that appears when you hover your cursor in the editor area.

Feature Guides

Notes

How do I organize my notes?

Gubb automatically saves your notes in chronological order. Use the search function at the top of the app to quickly find notes by content. For more organization options:

• Use consistent titles for related notes
• Add hashtags within your notes (e.g., #project or #personal) to create searchable categories
• Press the “Notes History” button (curved arrow icon) to view recently accessed notes

Can I format my notes?

Yes! Gubb supports basic text formatting with these keyboard shortcuts:

Formatting	macOS Shortcut	Windows Shortcut
Bold	Cmd+B	Ctrl+B
Italic	Cmd+I	Ctrl+I
Code	Cmd+`	Ctrl+`
Highlight	Cmd+H	Ctrl+H
Link	Cmd+K	Ctrl+K

How do I save my notes?

Gubb automatically saves your notes as you type—no manual saving required. Your notes are stored locally on your device, ensuring they’re available even when offline.

Voice to Text

How do I use Voice to Text?

1. Click the microphone icon in the floating toolbar
2. When prompted, allow Gubb to access your microphone
3. Speak clearly, and your words will appear in your note
4. Click the stop button when you’re done dictating

Why isn’t Voice to Text working?

If Voice to Text isn’t working, check these common issues:

• Ensure your microphone is connected and working properly
• Check that you’ve granted Gubb permission to access your microphone in your system settings
• Verify that you have an active internet connection (required for speech processing)
• Try restarting Gubb if the feature becomes unresponsive

To-do List

How do I create a to-do list?

Create task lists directly within your notes:

1. Type “- [ ] ” (hyphen, space, open bracket, space, close bracket, space) at the beginning of a line
2. Type your task after this sequence
3. Press Enter to create another task item
4. Click the checkbox to mark a task as complete

Can I reorder my tasks?

Yes, you can reorder tasks by clicking and dragging the task to a new position in your list. Make sure to click near the beginning of the task line for the drag handle to appear.

Pomodoro Timer

How do I use the Pomodoro Timer?

1. Click the timer icon in the floating toolbar
2. Set your desired work duration (default is 25 minutes)
3. Click “Start” to begin the countdown
4. Gubb will notify you when the timer ends
5. Take a short break, then start another session

Can I customize the Pomodoro intervals?

Yes, you can customize both work and break durations:

• Work intervals can be set between 5-60 minutes
• Short breaks can be set between 1-15 minutes
• Long breaks (after 4 work intervals) can be set between 5-30 minutes

Break Time Reminder

How do Break Time Reminders work?

Break Time Reminders work in two ways:

• With Pomodoro Timer: Automatically reminds you to take breaks between Pomodoro sessions
• Independent Mode: Set custom break intervals (e.g., every 45 minutes) in Settings

How do I customize Break Time Reminders?

1. Click the Settings icon in the floating toolbar
2. Navigate to the “Breaks & Focus” tab
3. Enable or disable Break Time Reminders
4. Set your preferred interval between breaks (20-90 minutes)
5. Customize notification style (gentle or prominent)

Clipboard History

How do I access my Clipboard History?

1. Click the clipboard icon in the floating toolbar
2. View your recently copied items (text and images)
3. Click any item to paste it at your current cursor position

Is my Clipboard History secure?

Yes. Your Clipboard History is:

• Stored locally on your device only
• Never transmitted to our servers
• Automatically cleared when you exit Gubb (configurable in Settings)
• Limited to 50 most recent items by default (adjustable in Settings)

Calculator & Contextual Math

How do I use the calculator feature?

Simply type a math expression followed by an equals sign in your note. Gubb will automatically calculate the result. For example:

• Basic arithmetic: 24 + 36 = will show 24 + 36 = 60
• With parentheses: (45 - 15) * 2 = will show (45 - 15) * 2 = 60
• Percentages: 200 * 15% = will show 200 * 15% = 30

What math operations are supported?

Operation	Symbol	Example
Addition	+	10 + 5 = 15
Subtraction	–	10 – 5 = 5
Multiplication	* or ×	10 * 5 = 50
Division	/ or ÷	10 / 5 = 2
Exponents	^	2^3 = 8
Square Root	sqrt()	sqrt(16) = 4
Percentages	%	20% of 100 = 20

Currency Converter

How do I convert currencies?

Type a currency conversion request in your note using this format: [amount] [source currency] to [target currency] and press Enter. For example:

• 100 USD to EUR will show the equivalent amount in Euros
• 50 GBP to JPY will show the equivalent amount in Japanese Yen

How current are the exchange rates?

Gubb uses the Frankfurter API for currency exchange rates, which are updated daily. An internet connection is required for this feature to provide the most current rates.

Conversions

What types of conversions are supported?

Gubb supports various unit conversions. Type a conversion query and press Enter:

Category	Example
Length	10 miles to km, 5 inches to cm
Weight/Mass	150 pounds to kg, 500 g to oz
Volume	3 gallons to liters, 250 ml to cups
Temperature	32 F to C, 100 C to F
Area	1000 sq ft to sq m, 2 acres to hectares
Speed	60 mph to km/h, 10 m/s to mph

Does conversion require an internet connection?

No, the unit conversion feature works entirely offline as conversions are calculated locally on your device.

Keyboard Sounds

How do I enable keyboard sounds?

1. Click the Settings icon in the floating toolbar
2. Navigate to the “Appearance” tab
3. Toggle “Keyboard Sounds” to ON
4. Select your preferred sound profile
5. Adjust volume using the slider

What sound profiles are available?

Gubb offers several keyboard sound profiles:

• Soft Click: Gentle, subtle feedback
• Mechanical: Classic mechanical keyboard sound
• Typewriter: Nostalgic typewriter sounds
• Modern: Clean, digital feedback

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Gubb won’t start or crashes on launch

• Solution 1: Restart your computer and try launching Gubb again
• Solution 2: Reinstall Gubb using the latest installer from our website
• Solution 3: Check your system requirements (macOS 10.14+ or Windows 10+)

Notes not saving properly

• Solution 1: Ensure you have sufficient disk space
• Solution 2: Check permissions for the Gubb data folder
• Solution 3: Update to the latest version of Gubb

Voice to Text not working

• Solution 1: Check microphone permissions in your system settings
• Solution 2: Verify your internet connection (required for speech processing)
• Solution 3: Try using an external microphone if available

How to Reset Gubb

If you’re experiencing persistent issues, you can reset Gubb to default settings:

1. Close Gubb completely
2. Open Settings app on your computer
3. Find Gubb in your applications list
4. Choose “Reset preferences” or “Clear data” (option varies by platform)
5. Restart Gubb

Note: This will reset all preferences to default but will not delete your notes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my data secure?

Yes. Gubb stores your notes locally on your device by default. Your data is not uploaded to any servers unless you explicitly enable cloud sync. We prioritize your privacy and data security.

Can I use Gubb offline?

Absolutely! Gubb is designed as an offline-first application. Most features work without an internet connection, except for Voice to Text and Currency Conversion which require online data.

How many notes can I create?

There is no limit to the number of notes you can create with Gubb. The only constraint is your device’s available storage space.

Can I export my notes?

Yes, Gubb allows you to export notes in multiple formats:

• Plain Text (.txt)
• Markdown (.md)
• PDF document
• HTML file

To export, open the note you want to export, click the three dots in the upper right corner, and select “Export as.”

Does Gubb support dark mode?

Yes! Gubb supports both light and dark modes. You can:

• Use your system’s default theme setting
• Manually set light or dark mode in Gubb’s settings
• Set a schedule to automatically switch between modes at specific times

What happens if I uninstall Gubb?

If you uninstall Gubb, your notes will remain on your device in the Gubb data folder. We recommend exporting important notes before uninstalling. You can also make a backup by copying the Gubb data folder (location available in Settings > About).

Contact Support

Still need help? Our support team is ready to assist you!

• Email: [email protected]
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm EST
• Response Time: Usually within 24 hours

Before contacting support, please check this Help Center and our FAQ page as your question may already be answered.

When contacting support, please include:

• Your operating system and version
• Gubb version (found in Settings > About)
• Detailed description of the issue
• Screenshots if applicable