Help

Okojo Help

This help page covers the confirmed basics for the Mac version of Okojo. Exact menu names, supported macOS versions, and shortcuts will be added after they are confirmed in the app.

1. About Okojo

What is Okojo?

Okojo is a macOS app for reading Markdown, text, and CSV files.

Read-only use

Okojo is read-only. It does not edit or save changes to file contents.

Supported environment

Supported macOS versions will be published after confirmation.

Supported file types

Okojo is planned to support Markdown (.md, .markdown), text (.txt), and CSV (.csv) files.

2. Getting Started

Launch Okojo

After installing Okojo, open the app to start reading documents. Distribution details will be added when release preparation is complete.

Open your first file

Choose a supported file from Okojo or through macOS file actions.

Screen layout

Detailed screen layout notes will be added after the final app UI is confirmed.

File access permission

macOS may ask for permission depending on the file or location you open.

3. Opening Files

Open from Okojo

Open a supported file from Okojo. Exact button and menu labels will be added after confirmation.

Open from Finder

You can open supported files from Finder with Okojo.

Open With

Okojo may appear in macOS Open With for supported files.

Drag and drop to the Dock

You may be able to drag supported files onto Okojo in the Dock.

Drag and drop to Okojo

You may be able to drag supported files into the Okojo window.

Open multiple files

When multiple files are open, you can switch between them using tabs.

4. Using Tabs

Switch tabs

Select a document tab to switch the visible document.

Close a tab

Close a tab when you are done reading a document.

Close all tabs

The exact command name for closing all tabs will be added after confirmation.

Move through many tabs

Navigation behavior for many tabs will be added after final UI confirmation.

5. Reading Documents

Show the table of contents

Use Markdown headings to understand the document structure.

Jump to a heading

Select a heading from the table of contents to move to that section.

Change text size

Adjust the text size for comfortable reading.

Change theme

Choose a display theme that fits your environment.

Saved scroll position

Okojo saves the scroll position so you can resume reading more easily.

6. Recent Files

Open from history

Use recent file history to return to a document.

When history cannot open a file

File permission or location changes may prevent reopening from history.

Moved or deleted files

If the original file was moved or deleted, open it again from its current location.

7. File Types

Markdown

Okojo can view Markdown files (.md, .markdown). Supported syntax details will be added after confirmation.

Text

Okojo can view text files (.txt).

CSV

Okojo can view CSV files (.csv). Display details will be added after confirmation.

Character encoding

If text appears garbled, the file encoding may be outside the supported range. Details will be added after confirmation.

Unsupported content and limitations

Support for images, HTML, and extended Markdown syntax will be documented after confirmation.

8. FAQ

Can I edit documents in Okojo?

No. Okojo is read-only.

Will the original file change?

Okojo does not edit or save changes to the original file.

A file will not open

Check the file type, file location, and macOS access permission.

Text appears garbled

The file encoding may be outside the supported range.

Images do not appear

Image support details will be added after confirmation. External images may require a network connection.

Nothing appears when opening from Finder

Check that the file type is supported and that Okojo has access permission.

Drag and drop does not work

Check that the file is supported and that it is dropped onto the Okojo window or Dock icon.

The previous scroll position is not restored

Moving or deleting a file, or changing access permission, may prevent restoration.

Are any Markdown features unsupported?

Supported syntax details will be added after confirmation.

9. Support

Report a problem

Use the contact form to report a problem.

Suggest a feature

Use the contact form to send a feature suggestion.

Other inquiries

General inquiries can also be sent through the contact form.

How to check version information

The exact location of version information will be added after final app confirmation.

Support

Need a hand with Okojo?

The help page covers the basics and common questions. You can send problem reports and suggestions through the contact form.