Console Mode
The Console Mode is a special writing mode which lets you concentrate on your text and nothing else.
Once activated, it will take over your screen and leave you with nothing but the contents of the current document's Editor.
- How do I invoke Console Mode?
- You invoke the Console Mode by hitting Command-Shift-F on the keyboard or by clicking on the respective button in the toolbar.
- How do I switch out of Console Mode?
- You switch out of Console Mode by hitting Escape on the keyboard.
- How can I show my notes in Console Mode?
- You can't show your notes in Console Mode.
- How can I create a new document in Console Mode?
- You create a new document in Console Mode just as you would in Standard Mode: Simply hit Command-N on your keyboard, and a new document will be created.
- How can I switch between open documents in Console Mode?
- You can switch between open documents via keyboard shortcuts: Command-Option-Left Arrow and Command-Option-Right Arrow. An overlay will show the title of the document you've switched to.
- How can I open a document from the Browser in Console Mode?
- You can't open documents when in Console Mode.
- How can I rename a document in Console Mode?
- You can't rename a document in Console Mode. As a matter of fact, you can't manipulate any of the information of the Control Panel.
- How can I change the status of a document in Console Mode?
- You can't change the status of a document in Console Mode. As a matter of fact, you can't manipulate any of the information of the Control Panel.
- How can I change the label of a document in Console Mode?
- You can't change the label of a document in Console Mode. As a matter of fact, you can't manipulate any of the information of the Control Panel.
- What if I don't see any text in the Console mode?
- Go to Preferences > Interface > Console Mode > General and check your settings for the option "Width". A width of 600 pixels should work well for most displays.