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title: Typewriter Mode
tags: [Editor]
---

# Typewriter Mode

Typewriter Mode keeps the **cursor always at the vertical center of the screen**. As you continue typing, the body text scrolls upward while the line where the cursor resides stays firmly in the center — just like an old-fashioned typewriter, allowing you to lock your focus on the current line.

> [!NOTE]
> Shortcut: `Ctrl+Alt+T` to quickly toggle on/off; you can also enable it permanently in [[07-Settings/02-Editor-Settings]].

## What Problem Does It Solve

- **Reduces visual fatigue**: Your eyes don't have to jump back and forth between the top and middle of the screen
- **Maintains focus**: The current line is always centered, with surrounding text naturally fading out of view
- **Avoids frequent manual scrolling**: No need to take your hands off to scroll the page during long-form writing

## How to Enable

1. Press `Ctrl+Alt+T` to instantly toggle Typewriter Mode; or
2. Open Settings (`Ctrl+,`) → "Editor" tab → Enable the "Typewriter Mode" toggle.

Once enabled, the typewriter indicator on the editor's bottom status bar will be highlighted; clicking it also quickly toggles the mode.

> [!TIP]
> Typewriter Mode is compatible with both "Instant Rendering" and "Source View" editing modes and can be used together with them.

## Use Cases

- Long-form writing, essays, journaling
- Focus-intensive tasks requiring a flow state
- Writers who prefer a centered cursor

## Related Settings

- [[07-Settings/02-Editor-Settings]] — Editor behavior settings (permanently enable Typewriter Mode)

## Related Documents

- [[02-Editor/01-Editing-Modes]] — Two editing modes
- [[01-Getting-Started/01-Quick-Start]] — Getting started guide
- [[07-Settings/04-Keyboard-Shortcuts]] — Typewriter Mode shortcut
