Sections and parts

Sections split a long note (service, study, teaching) into readable parts: intro, worship, sermon, application, etc. Each section has a title, rich content, an optional summary, and its own Bible references.

This guide covers editing (draft) and read mode (published note).

→ Create a note · Bible references

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Why use sections?

Without sections	With sections
One hard-to-scan text block	Clear thematic or numbered parts
Global summary only	Global summary + per-part summaries
Verses “in one pile” at note level	Verses per section (e.g. sermon text vs application)

The note’s global summary (bottom of the editor) still synthesizes the whole sermon; section summaries help quick rereading part by part.

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Where is the Sections block?

1. Open a note in edit (Note screen — draft in Create, or draft from new version).
2. Scroll in the main card below Speaker / Location:
   • Bible references at note level first (optional);
   • then the Sections heading;
   • then the Global summary of the note.

Note

On-screen order is intentional: note-wide verses stay above sections; each section can have verses at the bottom of that section.

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Empty state

If there are no sections:

No sections yet.

→ tap New section (+ icon button).

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Add a section

1. Tap New section (top when empty, or bottom after existing sections).
2. A new section appears, expanded by default.
3. Fill in:
   • Title (optional — otherwise Untitled section);
   • Content (rich text: lists, bold, quotes, etc.);
   • Section summary (optional, see below).

Creation works offline: the section may get a temporary local id, then sync when online.

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Section fields (edit)

Field	Label	Role
Title	Title	Part name (e.g. “1. Introduction”, “Application”)
Body	Content	Main text (rich editor, comfortable height)
Short	Section summary	Brief text for reading (optional)

Section summary (optional)

• Hidden by default to save space.
• Tap Add section summary to show the editor.
• Tap Hide section summary to collapse (text stays saved).

In read mode, if a summary exists, it appears before the section’s detailed content.

Autosave

Like the note title, each section field saves after a short pause (~450 ms):

• spinner → check → fade;
• on failure, error icon — edit again or check connection.

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Collapse, reorder, delete

Each section has a toolbar row:

Control	Action	Tooltip
Chevron	Collapse / Expand	Collapse section / Expand section
⋮⋮ handle	Drag to reorder	Changes list order
Trash	Delete section	Delete section

Collapse

Collapsed, you see the title (or Untitled section) and a preview (summary, else start of content, few lines max). Useful for long notes with many parts.

Reorder

1. Hold the drag handle (bars icon) on the right of the title row.
2. Move the section up or down.
3. Order is saved (immediate online, queued offline if needed).

Edit order matches Read order.

Delete

1. Tap the red delete icon.

2. Confirm:

   Delete section
   Delete this section? This cannot be undone.

3. The section and Bible references tied to that section are removed.

Caution

Deletion is permanent (no trash). Copy text elsewhere if unsure.

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Bible references per section

At the bottom of each expanded section, a Bible references block (like note level, but scoped to this section).

Level	Typical use
Note (above Sections)	General verses, service theme
Section	Passage discussed in that part

→ Bible references

From Bible Search

When adding a verse to a draft note, Scripvio may ask for placement:

• Note level — References attached to the note, outside section blocks.
• A section — pick from existing sections;
• if none: No sections yet — the verse will be attached at note level.

→ Reuse from search

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Reading (published note)

Library → Notes → Read: the Sections block follows the same order:

1. Section title (tap row to collapse / expand).
2. When expanded:
   • Section summary (if any);
   • Content;
   • Section Bible references (read-only).

Empty in read: No sections yet. — the note can still have a global summary and note-level verses.

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Example structure (Sunday service)

Order	Section title	Typical content
1	Welcome & worship	Announcements, songs
2	Scripture reading	Passage read
3	Sermon — part 1	Exposition
4	Sermon — part 2	Application
5	Prayer & close	Requests, blessing

You can start with one Sermon section and add more during the service with New section.

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Sections and publish

Question	Answer
Required to publish?	No — only the note title is required
Visible after publish?	Yes, in Read and PDF
Reorder after publish?	New version… → editor → reorder → Publish

→ Draft and publish

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Offline

Action	Offline
Add section	Yes (possible local id)
Edit title / content / summary	Yes (sync queue)
Reorder	Yes (deferred sync)
Delete	Yes (deferred sync)

The notes banner (No connection…, Syncing…) applies to sections too.

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Frequently asked questions

Untitled section — is that OK?
Yes. The app shows Untitled section; add a title to stay oriented in long notes.

Global vs section summary?
Global covers the whole note (editor bottom). Section summary is one part only — great for collapsed read preview.

Can I paste the whole sermon without sections?
Yes. Sections are recommended for long notes, not mandatory.

Reorder does not stick.
Wait for sync; avoid force-quitting right after dragging while offline.

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Related guides

Topic	Link
Verses (detail)	Bible references
Full editor	Edit a note
Publish	Draft and publish
Search → note	Reuse from search

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