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Auto Reading Mode

kelvinc6kelvinc63k downloads

Automatically switches previously opened Markdown pages into reading mode.

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Annoyed of files still being in editing mode after leaving or closing Obsidian? Auto Reading Mode is for you!

This plugin automatically switches Markdown pages in Live Preview or Source mode into Reading view after some period of time.

The timer runs while Obsidian is active or minimized.

Usage

Go into the plugin settings to configure:

  • Timeout (minutes) - Timeout before reading mode is enabled while Obsidian is active or minimized.
  • Startup in Reading mode - Show previously opened documents in Reading view when starting Obsidian.
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Switch Markdown files in Live Preview or Source into Reading view after a configurable idle timeout. Keep the timer running while Obsidian is active or minimized and start previously opened documents in Reading view on launch.
AutomationEditingInterface
Details
Current version
1.0.4
Last updated
2 years ago
Created
3 years ago
Updates
5 releases
Downloads
3k
Compatible with
Obsidian 0.15.0+
Platforms
Desktop only
License
MIT
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Author
kelvinc6kelvinc6
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