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Split Editor

Split your editor into multiple panes to view and edit notes side-by-side. Each pane operates independently with its own tabs, scroll position, and content.

Use the split button in the toolbar to split the current pane. You can also drag a tab toward the edge of the editor area to create a split:

Drop positionResult
Left edgeNew pane to the left
Right edgeNew pane to the right
Top edgeNew pane above
Bottom edgeNew pane below
CenterMove tab into existing pane

Drag the thin divider between panes to adjust their sizes. The divider highlights on hover and turns to the accent color while dragging. Panes have a minimum size of 10%.

Double-click a resizer to equalize all pane sizes in that split.

Click anywhere inside a pane to make it active. The active pane shows a colored border matching your accent color. Only the active pane receives keyboard input and editor commands.

Switch focus between panes without the mouse:

ActionDescription
Focus next paneCycle forward through panes
Focus previous paneCycle backward through panes
Focus pane by numberJump to pane 1, 2, 3, etc.

Drag a tab from one pane and drop it onto another pane’s area. The tab moves to the target pane, and the source pane updates accordingly.

Empty panes auto-close when their last tab is removed or moved to another pane. Focus shifts to the first remaining pane. The last pane cannot be closed — there is always at least one editor visible.

Panes use Flexbox for layout. Vertical splits arrange panes side-by-side in a row; horizontal splits stack them in a column. The layout adapts automatically:

  • Vertical split: Two panes side-by-side (equal width)
  • Horizontal split: Two panes stacked (equal height)
  • Mixed: Combine both directions for 3+ pane layouts

Split editor uses @dnd-kit/core for drag interactions. A 10px distance threshold prevents accidental drags.

  • Active pane has a visible focus outline