Advanced Line Numbers
anamaydev2k downloadsShow absolute, relative, and hybrid line numbers in markdown files, with cursor position (line and column) in the status bar.
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An Obsidian plugin that enhances the editor with customizable line numbers and active line highlighting.
Features
Line Number Modes
- Absolute - Standard line numbers (1, 2, 3...)
- Relative - Shows distance from current line (useful for vim-style navigation)
- Hybrid - Combines both: absolute number on current line, relative on others
Active Line Highlighting
- Highlight the active line in the editor
- Highlight the active line in the gutter
- Highlight the active line number with a distinct color
- Can be toggled off entirely if your theme provides its own active line highlight
Status Bar
- Displays cursor's position (Ln X, Col Y)
Screenshots
Line Number Modes
Hybrid
Relative
Absolute
Cursor's Position In Status Bar
Installation
From Community Plugins
- Open Settings → Community Plugins
- Search for "Advanced Line Numbers"
- Click Install, then Enable
Manual Installation
- Download
main.js,styles.css, andmanifest.jsonfrom the latest release - Create folder:
VaultFolder/.obsidian/plugins/advanced-line-numbers/ - Copy the downloaded files into the folder
- Reload Obsidian and enable the plugin in Settings → Community Plugins
Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Line Number Mode | Choose between Absolute, Relative, or Hybrid |
| Canvas Line Number Mode | Same as notes (default) or Off for canvas text cards |
| Show cursor position in status bar | Toggle the Ln X, Col Y status bar item on and off |
| Highlight active line | Toggle the editor and gutter active line highlight on and off |
Commands
All settings can also be toggled via the command palette:
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| Set line numbering: absolute / relative / hybrid / off | Switch the line numbering mode |
| Set canvas line numbering: same / off | Show the notes mode in canvas cards, or hide it |
| Enable / Disable cursor position | Show or hide the cursor position in the status bar |
| Enable / Disable active line highlight | Show or hide the editor and gutter active line highlight |
Development
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build for development (watch mode)
npm run dev
# Build for production
npm run build
# Lint code
npm run lint
Support
License
MIT
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About
Add customizable line numbers to the editor with Absolute, Relative, or Hybrid modes for vim-style navigation. Highlight the active line, gutter, or line number and display cursor position (Ln X, Col Y) in the status bar.Details
Current version
1.3.0
Last updated
3 weeks ago
Created
8 months ago
Updates
4 releases
Downloads
2k
Compatible with
Obsidian 0.15.0+
Platforms
Desktop only
License
MIT