Editor won’t open file
Problem: Cannot open or edit files in the editor. Solutions:- Check file format is supported (.md, .txt, .docx)
- Verify file isn’t locked by another application
- Check file permissions
- Try opening a different file
- Restart SoloEnt
Changes not saving
Problem: Edits disappear or don’t persist. Solutions:- Enable auto-save in preferences
- Manually save with Cmd+S (Mac) or Ctrl+S (Windows)
- Check disk space available
- Verify folder write permissions
- Look for save error messages
Formatting issues
Problem: Markdown formatting doesn’t render correctly. Solutions:- Check Markdown syntax is correct
- Use preview mode to verify rendering
- Refer to Markdown syntax guide
- Try simpler formatting first
Editor performance slow
Problem: Typing or editing is laggy. Solutions:- Close unused files and tabs
- Reduce file size (split large files)
- Disable extensions temporarily
- Restart SoloEnt
- Check system resources (CPU, memory)
Split view not working
Problem: Cannot see editor and preview side-by-side. Solutions:- Click split view icon in toolbar
- Increase window size for better layout
- Check display settings
- Reset editor layout to default
Text selection problems
Problem: Cannot select or copy text properly. Solutions:- Try keyboard shortcuts (Shift + Arrow keys)
- Restart editor
- Check for conflicting extensions
- Update to latest version
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