> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.inkwell.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Focus Mode

> Hide the Project Panel for distraction-free writing.

Focus Mode hides the Project Panel (drawer) on the left side, giving you maximum screen space for your script.

## Enable Focus Mode

**Keyboard shortcut** (fastest):

* Press `Cmd+[` (or `Cmd+1`) to toggle the drawer on/off

**Menu**:

1. Go to **View → Show Drawer**
2. Uncheck to hide (Focus Mode ON)
3. Check to show (Focus Mode OFF)

The Project Panel slides away, leaving only your script and the status bar visible.

<Tip>
  Combine Focus Mode with **Typewriter Mode** and **Fullscreen** (`Fn+F` or View → Toggle Fullscreen) for the ultimate distraction-free writing experience.
</Tip>

## What Gets Hidden

When Focus Mode is ON, the following are hidden:

* **Navigation panel** (scenes, sections, notes tree)
* **Script Info panel** (title page metadata)
* **Project panel** (logline, scratchpad)
* **Characters panel** (character list and stats)

## What Stays Visible

Focus Mode only hides the left Project Panel. You still see:

* **Your script** (main editor)
* **Status bar** (bottom: page count, save status)
* **Quill AI** (if open on the right)
* **Menu bar** (File, Edit, View, etc.)
* **Title bar** (window controls)

## When to Use Focus Mode

**Writing first drafts**:

* No distractions
* Full focus on the words
* Maximum screen real estate

**Editing dialogue**:

* See more lines at once
* Easier to track rhythm and pacing
* Fewer UI elements pulling attention

**On smaller screens**:

* Laptops with limited screen space
* More room for your script
* Less cramped interface

**Deep work sessions**:

* Eliminate visual clutter
* Reduce cognitive load
* Enter flow state faster

## Quick Toggle Workflow

**During planning**:

1. Project Panel ON → Review navigation, characters, logline
2. Make notes in scratchpad
3. Plan next scenes

**During writing**:

1. Press `Cmd+[` (or `Cmd+1`) → Focus Mode ON
2. Write without distractions
3. Press `Cmd+[` (or `Cmd+1`) → Project Panel returns when you need it

<Note>
  Your Focus Mode preference is saved. If you close Inkwell with the drawer hidden, it stays hidden when you reopen.
</Note>

## Combine with Other Modes

**Ultimate Focus**: Focus Mode + Typewriter Mode + Fullscreen

```
1. Press Cmd+[ (or Cmd+1) (hide drawer)
2. Enable Typewriter Mode (View → Typewriter Scrolling)
3. Press Fn+F (fullscreen)
```

Result: Just you and your script.

**Focused Editing**: Focus Mode + Zoom to Fit

```
1. Press Cmd+[ (or Cmd+1) (hide drawer)  
2. Press Cmd+9 (zoom to fit)
```

Result: Perfect view of a full page.

**AI-Assisted Focus**: Focus Mode + Quill AI

```
1. Press Cmd+[ (or Cmd+1) (hide Project Panel)
2. Press Cmd+] (or Cmd+0) (show Quill AI on right)
```

Result: Script on left, AI on right, no navigation clutter.

## Common Questions

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="How do I access navigation in Focus Mode?">
    Press `Cmd+[` (or `Cmd+1`) to temporarily show the Project Panel, navigate where you need to go, then press `Cmd+[` again to hide it.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I hide just parts of the Project Panel?">
    No. Focus Mode is all-or-nothing for the left drawer. However, you can select different tabs (Navigation, Script Info, Project, Characters) before hiding it.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Does Focus Mode affect Quill AI?">
    No. Focus Mode only hides the left Project Panel. Quill AI (right side) remains accessible with `Cmd+]` (or `Cmd+0`).
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Will I lose my place if I toggle Focus Mode?">
    No. Your cursor stays exactly where it was. Focus Mode only changes visibility, not your script or cursor position.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Is there a way to auto-hide the drawer?">
    Not currently. You must manually toggle with `Cmd+[` or `Cmd+1` or the View menu. However, your preference is remembered across sessions.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Typewriter Mode" icon="keyboard" href="/customization/typewriter-mode">
    Keep your cursor centered while typing
  </Card>

  <Card title="Zoom Controls" icon="magnifying-glass" href="/customization/zoom-controls">
    Adjust zoom for comfortable reading
  </Card>

  <Card title="Themes" icon="palette" href="/customization/themes">
    Choose a theme that reduces eye strain
  </Card>

  <Card title="Keyboard Shortcuts" icon="keyboard" href="/reference/keyboard-shortcuts">
    Learn all Inkwell shortcuts
  </Card>
</CardGroup>