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Cursor Position History

fgublerfgubler2k downloads

Remember the previous positions of the cursor across files: auto-scroll to the correct position in a new file. Navigate backward and forward through your cursor position history without losing context.

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Effortlessly navigate your notes with enhanced cursor memory and history tracking.

This free & open-source plugin for Obsidian provides two powerful functionalities to improve your workflow when working with large vaults, containing multiple notes, in Obsidian:

Features

  1. Remember Cursor Position in Files

    • The plugin remembers the exact cursor position in the previous file when you navigate to another file.
    • When you return to the same file, it automatically scrolls back to the position where you left off, saving you time and effort.
  2. Cursor History Navigation

    • The plugin keeps a history of your cursor positions across files.
    • Use customizable shortcuts to:
      • Go Back: Jump to the previous cursor position in the history.
      • Go Forward: Return to the next cursor position in the history.
    • This feature is perfect for quickly navigating between different parts of your notes without losing context.

Why Use This Plugin?

With this plugin, you'll never lose your place again when switching between notes, and you'll have complete control over your navigation history.

  • Stay focused and avoid losing track of where you were working.
  • Quickly navigate between related sections of your notes or across different files.
  • Ideal for researchers, writers, or anyone who frequently switches between notes.

Shortcuts

  • Return to Previous Cursor Position: go back
  • Re-return to Next Cursor Position: go forward

Acknowledgements

This plugin draws inspiration from the following Obsidian plugins, and I would like to thank their authors for their excellent work:

  • Navigate Cursor History by heycalmdown
  • Remember Cursor Position by dy-sh
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Remember exact cursor positions in files and restore your place when switching or reopening notes. Track cursor history across files and jump back or forward through positions using shortcuts.
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Details
Current version
1.3.0
Last updated
Last year
Created
Last year
Updates
5 releases
Downloads
2k
Compatible with
Obsidian 0.15.0+
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
License
MIT
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