All Dynalist features

Full feature list

Dynalist is featureful yet simple.

Without bloating the interface, tools show up only when you need them. See for yourself in the demo; all panes can be closed for focusing on outlining and organizing.

So don't let the features scare you! They are all here to help you do your best work.

Content

Tags

Easily group things together. Click on a tag to see all items with the same tag.

Markdown formatting

Supports rich formatting like bold, italics, named links, code, and strikethrough.

Note

Optionally add supplementary information to an item.

Color label

Mark items with color label, great for visual thinkers.

Numbered list

Headings

Give items extra weight with three levels of headings

Sorting

Sort by title, edited time, etc.

Tag pane

View all your tags in one place

Getting things done

Date

Insert dates so it can be searched.

Recurring date

Easily manage your recurring tasks.

Google Calendar sync

Show Dynalist dates in your Google Calendar.

Checklist

Built-in checklist for easy checking and making tasks explicit.

Highlight overdue items

You have the option to highlight overdue items in red so that they get your attention.

Customize date format

Render dates in whatever format you prefer.

Efficiency

Capture to inbox

Capture whatever on your mind directly into your inbox item so you never lose them.

Bookmark

Bookmark documents, items, or search results for instant access.

Tag pane

View all tags at a glance.

Item mover

Instantly moving an item under another item through search, so you never have to leave where you are.

File finder

Jump to bookmarks or documents with keyboard only.

Item finder

Jump to any item with keyboard only.

Internal links

Press [[ to search for destination item any where in your Dynalist and add a link instantly.

Multi-select

Select multiple items and apply changes in bulk.

Chrome clipper extension

Clip and capture to Dynalist right inside Chrome.

Firefox clipper extension

Clip and capture to Dynalist right inside Firefox.

Customization

Customize shortcuts

Customize almost all Dynalist shortcuts to help you be more productive.

Customize mobile toolbar

Access extra options and rearrange the mobile toolbar.

Themes

Choose from a number of free themes.

Font selection

Choose from a number of built-in fonts.

Support for Eastern-asian fonts

Supports nice display of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean characters, both serif and sans serif.

List density settings

Choose from Cozy, Comfortable, or Compact list density.

Custom CSS

Customize CSS across all platforms.

Sharing & collaboration

Public sharing

Publicly share a document via a link.

Private sharing

Privately sharing documents or folders with other Dynalist users.

File attachment

Upload files to Dynalist.

Version history

View past changes to a document.

Display

Toggle checked

Choose to show or hide checked items.

Toggle notes

Choose to show, hide, or display the first line of notes.

Inline image

You have the option to display images inline rather than as a link with preview.

Highlight item being edited

Highlight current item so it is easier to focus.

Article view

View your outline as an article.

Mind map view

View your outline as a mind map.

Platforms

Web

Desktop apps

Work offline with our desktop app on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

iOS app

Use Dynalist on the go. Supports Slide Over and Split View.

Android app

Use Dynalist on the go.

Import & export

Import from WorkFlowy

Perfectly import all your WorkFlowy data into a single Dynalist document.

Import from OPML

Upload and import OPML as a Dynalist document.

Daily backups

Save daily backup of all your Dynalist documents to Dropbox or Google Drive.

Export

Export to plain text, HTML, or OPML.

API

Are you a developer? Use our API to pull data from Dynalist and make changes.