Editor Settings
Configure fonts, indentation, and editor behavior
Overview
Fine-tune the editor to match your writing style. Customize fonts, adjust indentation settings, enable or disable features like line numbers and spell check, and configure auto-save behavior. All settings are applied immediately and saved automatically.
Accessing Settings
Open the Settings panel using one of these methods:
- Press
⌘ + ,(macOS) orCtrl + ,(Windows/Linux) - Click the gear icon in the bottom left of the sidebar
- Use the menu: File → Settings (or AnySlate → Settings on macOS)
Settings Categories
Font Family & Size
Choose your preferred monospace font for the editor. Options include system default, JetBrains Mono, Fira Code, SF Mono, and more. Adjust the font size from 12px to 24px to match your preferences.
System default, JetBrains Mono, Fira Code, SF Mono, Monaco, Consolas12px - 24px (default: 14px)On / OffTab Width
Set the number of spaces used for indentation. This affects both how tabs are displayed and how the Tab key behaves when typing.
2, 4, or 8 spaces (default: 2)On (spaces) / Off (tabs)Auto-indent
When enabled, new lines automatically inherit the indentation of the previous line. This makes writing lists, code blocks, and nested content much faster.
On / Off (default: On)Line Numbers
Show or hide line numbers in the left margin of the editor. Line numbers are useful for reference, especially when working with longer documents.
On / Off (default: On)Word Wrap
When enabled, long lines wrap to fit the editor width. When disabled, you can scroll horizontally to see long lines. Most writers prefer word wrap enabled.
On / Off (default: On)Spell Check
Enable browser-based spell checking to catch typos as you type. Misspelled words are underlined with a red squiggle. Right-click for suggestions.
On / Off (default: On)Auto-save Interval
Configure how often AnySlate automatically saves your work. Changes are saved locally immediately and synced to the cloud at the specified interval.
Instant, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, Manual onlyPreview Font Scaling
Adjust the font size in the live preview independently from the editor. Useful if you prefer a larger reading size in the preview.
75% - 150% (default: 100%)1.4 - 2.0 (default: 1.6)Quick Reference
| Setting | Default | Options |
|---|---|---|
| Font Family | System default | Multiple monospace fonts |
| Font Size | 14px | 12px - 24px |
| Tab Width | 2 spaces | 2, 4, or 8 |
| Auto-indent | On | On / Off |
| Line Numbers | On | On / Off |
| Word Wrap | On | On / Off |
| Spell Check | On | On / Off |
| Auto-save | 5 seconds | Instant to Manual |
| Preview Scale | 100% | 75% - 150% |
Settings Sync
When you're logged in, your editor settings are automatically synced across all your devices. Change a setting on your desktop and it will be reflected on your laptop instantly.
Reset to Defaults
If you want to start fresh, you can reset all editor settings to their default values:
- 1Open Settings with ⌘/Ctrl + ,
- 2Navigate to the Editor section
- 3Click "Reset to Defaults" at the bottom of the panel