To learn how to use *Electrum*, read the [*Electrum* documentation](https://electrum.readthedocs.io/).
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For an explanation of how Bitcoin works in simple terms, read [The In-Depth Guide to Bitcoin That Won’t Leave You Frustrated](https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/ultimate-guide-bitcoin/).
For an explanation of how Bitcoin works in simple terms, read [The In-Depth Guide to Bitcoin That Won’t Leave You Frustrated](https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/ultimate-guide-bitcoin/).
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<p><i>Electrum</i> uses <i>mBTC</i> as the default base unit. 1 mBTC = 0.001 BTC. To change this setting choose <span class="menuchoice"> **e base unit, choose <b>Tools** ▸ **Preference**</span> and open the **Appearance** tabs</b>.</p>
<p><i>Electrum</i> uses <i>mBTC</i> as the default base unit. 1 mBTC = 0.001 BTC. To change the base unit, choose <b>Tools ▸ Preferences</b>.</p>
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Turn on the [[Bitcoin Client|doc/first_steps/Electrum Bitcoin Wallet|persistenct_storage/configure#bitcoinelectrum]] feature of the Persistent Storage to store your bitcoin wallet and preferences across separate working sessions.
Turn on the [[Electrum Bitcoin Wallet|persistent_storage/configure#electrum]] feature of the Persistent Storage to store your bitcoin wallet and preferences across separate working sessions.
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Click onthe <span class="guimenu">[[!img lib/pan-downopen-menu.png alt="menu toggleMain Menu" class="symbolic" link="no"]]</span> button in the title bar and chooseturn on the option **Show Hidden Files**.
