Interface Overview

Learn the AnySlate interface and navigation

AnySlate's interface is designed to be intuitive yet powerful. This guide will help you understand each part of the interface and how to customize it for your workflow.

Main Layout

Sidebar

Tab Bar

Editor

Preview

Status Bar

Interface Areas

Sidebar

File browser with local files, cloud files, favorites, and recent documents. Toggle with ⌘/Ctrl + \.

Tree view with expand/collapse

Drag and drop to move files

Right-click context menu

Search and filter files

Tab Bar

Open multiple documents in tabs. Pin important files, drag to reorder, and close with middle-click.

Unlimited open tabs

Pin tabs to keep them open

Unsaved indicator (dot)

Context menu with close options

Editor Pane

Write your Markdown with syntax highlighting, autocomplete, and smart editing features.

Line numbers (optional)

Current line highlight

Multiple cursors

Find and replace

Preview Pane

See your Markdown rendered in real-time. Scroll syncs with the editor.

Live rendering

Auto-generated TOC

Scroll sync with editor

Click to navigate

Status Bar

Bottom bar showing document info and quick actions.

Word and character count

Cursor position (line:column)

Cloud sync status

Language/encoding info

Toolbar

Top bar with formatting buttons, view mode toggles, and settings access.

Formatting shortcuts

View mode switcher

Theme toggle

Settings access

Sidebar Sections

Local Files

Browse files in your workspace folders. Add folders, create files, and organize with drag-and-drop.

Cloud Files

Access documents stored in the cloud. These sync across all your devices.

Favorites

Quick access to starred files. Right-click any file and select 'Add to Favorites'.

Recent

Recently opened files for quick access. Automatically tracks your history.

View Modes

Switch between different layouts to match your workflow. Use the view mode buttons in the toolbar or keyboard shortcuts.

Editor Only

⌘/Ctrl + 1

Full-width editor for focused writing

Preview Only

⌘/Ctrl + 2

Full-width preview for reading

Split Horizontal

⌘/Ctrl + 3

Editor and preview side by side

Split Vertical

⌘/Ctrl + 4

Editor on top, preview below

Customizing the Interface

Open Settings (⌘/Ctrl + ,) to customize:

Sidebar width: Drag the edge to resize
Preview pane size: Drag the divider between editor and preview
Theme: Light, dark, or follow system
Font size: Adjust editor and preview fonts separately
Line numbers: Show or hide in the editor
Status bar: Toggle visibility

Pro Tips

Quick Switcher

Press ⌘/Ctrl + P to quickly jump to any file. Type a few letters and press Enter.

Focus Mode

For distraction-free writing, try Focus Mode. Access it from View → Focus Mode or use the keyboard shortcut.

Zen Mode

Hide all UI elements except the editor with View → Zen Mode. Press Escape to exit.

Ready to dive deeper?

Now that you know the interface, explore the powerful editing features.

Explore Editor Features