zen mode

zen mode is a focused editor view with minimal chrome, a bottom status pill, and synced content with the normal editor.

updated may 3, 2026 documents no images
quick answer

use zen mode when the user wants to write without panels and buttons around the draft.

use this for

  • focused writing
  • long drafting sessions
  • checking word count without leaving the text

steps

  1. open a document in the editor.
  2. click the small zen control in the footer.
  3. write in the focused view.
  4. use the bottom pill for word count, read time, and voice match.
  5. press escape or the close button to return.

details to know

  • zen mode uses the same document content as the editor.
  • the title is editable in zen mode.
  • focus mode can reduce the visible bottom controls.

limits and edge cases

  • zen mode is not a separate document.
  • autosave and editor sync must stay intact when changing this feature.
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