Modes
Some days you'll want all your notes beside the scene. Other days, even the sidebar feels a bit much. Writality has a few modes to try.
Choose by what gets in your way
Open Editor settings for writing modes. Zen has its own control in the document's top bar.
| Mode | What it does |
|---|---|
| Zen | Gives the writing surface the window, hiding surrounding navigation. |
| Typewriter mode | Keeps the active writing line near the middle of the screen. |
| Dim mode | Fades inactive paragraphs. |
| Typewriter blur | Blurs inactive paragraphs, with adjustable strength. |
| Hemingway mode | Blocks backward cursor movement and deletion. |
| Conversation focus | Focuses an attributed conversation and its surrounding context. |
Segment and concept editors have their own typewriter, dim, blur, and Hemingway settings. Conversation focus is for segments, requires the Voices module, and uses the dialogue speakers you've assigned.
Try one change, then return
Turn on typewriter mode and add a paragraph. Turn it off to compare the scrolling. Then try dimming.
Dimming, blur, and conversation focus can be combined. Typewriter scrolling works independently. Try them separately first so you know which change you like.
Know how to leave
Turn a mode off with its switch in Editor settings. If you suddenly can't move backwards or delete, check Hemingway mode. It's quite committed to the whole forward-only thing. Turn it off when you're ready to revise.
Use Exit zen mode in Zen's top bar to return to the workspace. Its right-edge drawer gives you access to context without leaving Zen. A fixed formatting toolbar can remain visible there if you've enabled it.