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Choose a layout: Ribbon, Studio or Focus

Switch between showing every tool, a compact strip, or just the document.

Monstera has three layouts. Ribbon shows every tool. Studio keeps a compact strip and opens the tools only when you pick a section. Focus hides everything but the document.

Steps

  1. In the title bar, use the Layout switch and choose Ribbon, Studio or Focus.
  2. In Studio, choose a section in the rail to open its tools; they close again once you pick one, press Esc or click elsewhere.
  3. To leave Focus, press Esc. A note at the edge of the window reminds you of the key.

Good to know

  • Shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+F enters Focus; Esc leaves it and returns to the layout you had.
  • Your choice is remembered. You can also set it in Settings, Appearance page, Layout.
  • In Focus, Ctrl+K still finds any tool.

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