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Focus mode

Hide everything except your document. Just you and the writing.

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Folio Team

June 20, 2026 1 min read

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  • The idea
  • Why it matters
  • Where we are

The idea

A full-screen focus mode that hides all panels, the sidebar, and the toolbar. Minimal UI โ€” just your document, a word count, and an exit button. Optionally, dim everything outside the current paragraph to keep your attention on the sentence you're writing.

Why it matters

The AI panels and source library are powerful, but sometimes you just need to write. When you're in the zone and words are flowing, every visible button is a potential distraction. Focus mode gets everything out of the way and lets you concentrate on the writing itself. It's particularly valuable during first drafts, when the goal is output, not polish.

Where we are

This feature shipped. Toggle focus mode in the editor with Cmd/Ctrl + . โ€” everything dims except the block at your cursor, so it's just you and the sentence you're writing.

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