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Reader Mode

dominikmayerdominikmayer892 downloads

Ensures notes are always opened in reader mode.

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This is a lightweight plugin for Obsidian that ensures every filled note opens in reader mode by default. It’s perfect for those who prefer to primarily read their notes – just like browsing Wikipedia – while still having the flexibility to quickly switch into editing mode when needed.

Reader Mode is ideal for notes with footnotes, embeds, images, or code snippets, offering a more comfortable reading experience. It also resolves the issue where links become unclickable in edit mode if the cursor happens to be inside them when the note is opened.

Empty notes will be opened in edit mode.

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Open filled notes in reader mode by default for a comfortable, Wikipedia-style view of footnotes, embeds, images, and code snippets. Open empty notes in edit mode to start writing immediately. Prevent links from becoming unclickable when notes open.
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Current version
1.0.4
Last updated
Last year
Created
Last year
Updates
3 releases
Downloads
892
Compatible with
Obsidian 0.15.0+
Platforms
Desktop, Mobile
License
MIT
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Author
dominikmayerdominikmayer
www.yesterday.md
GitHubdominikmayer
  1. Community
  2. Plugins
  3. Editing
  4. Reader Mode

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