# MultiFolio [](https://github.com/liyifan2004/obsidian-folio/releases) [](LICENSE) [](https://obsidian.md) **MultiFolio: Multicolumn Workspace** — a continuous multi-column workspace for seamless reading and editing in Obsidian. - **Dual Pane Mode**: current view + next screen, synchronized scrolling - **Triple Pane Mode**: previous + current + next screens, full context while editing - Works in Edit, Preview, and Source modes ## 🌐 Languages Folio's interface supports 9 languages, auto-detected from your Obsidian settings: [English](./docs/i18n/en.md) | [简体中文](./docs/i18n/zh.md) | [繁體中文](./docs/i18n/zh-TW.md) | [日本語](./docs/i18n/ja.md) | [한국어](./docs/i18n/ko.md) | [Français](./docs/i18n/fr.md) | [Deutsch](./docs/i18n/de.md) | [Español](./docs/i18n/es.md) | [العربية](./docs/i18n/ar.md) ## ✨ Features ### 📖 Dual Pane Mode - **Primary View** on the left, **Next Screen** on the right - Synchronized scrolling - Perfect for continuous reading  ### 📚 Triple Pane Mode - **Previous Screen** on the left, **Primary View** in the center, **Next Screen** on the right - See what comes before and after your current position - Complete context awareness while editing  ### ⚡ Smart Synchronization - Real-time bidirectional scroll sync - Supports Edit, Preview, and Source modes - Adjustable overlap between panes (0–10 lines) - Seamless mode switching ### 🎮 Easy Controls - Toolbar icon with mode selection menu - Quick keyboard shortcuts - One-click mode switching - Automatic cleanup when closing panes ## 📦 Installation ### From Obsidian Community Plugins 1. Open Settings → Community Plugins 2. Search for "MultiFolio" 3. Install and Enable ### Manual Installation 1. Download the latest release from [GitHub Releases](https://github.com/liyifan2004/obsidian-folio/releases) 2. Extract to `.obsidian/plugins/` 3. Enable in Settings → Community Plugins ## 🚀 Usage ### Toolbar Menu Click the ◪ icon in the left toolbar to open MultiFolio's mode selection menu: - **Dual Pane Mode** — main + right follower - **Triple Pane Mode** — left + main + right followers - **Stop** — close all follower panes ### Commands All commands can be found in the Command Palette (Ctrl/Cmd + P): | Command | Description | |---------|-------------| | Toggle Dual Pane Mode | Enable/disable dual pane workspace | | Toggle Triple Pane Mode | Enable/disable triple pane workspace | | Stop Synchronized Reading | Close all workspace panes | | Page Up | Scroll up by one page | | Page Down | Scroll down by one page | | Double Page Up | Scroll up by two pages | | Double Page Down | Scroll down by two pages | ### Recommended Hotkeys - **Dual Pane Mode**: `Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + D` - **Triple Pane Mode**: `Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + T` - **Stop synchronized reading**: `Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + Q` - **Page Up**: `Ctrl/Cmd + ↑` - **Page Down**: `Ctrl/Cmd + ↓` ## ⚙️ Settings ### Content Overlap Adjust the number of overlapping lines between panes (0–10 lines): - **0**: No overlap, clean page breaks - **2–3**: Recommended for smooth reading - **5–10**: More context continuity ### Language Interface language is automatically detected from Obsidian settings (English, 简体中文 / 繁體中文, 日本語, 한국어, Français, Deutsch, Español, العربية).  ## 🎯 Use Cases ### For Writers - See previous context while writing - Preview upcoming sections - Maintain narrative flow across long documents ### For Readers - Read without page-turning interruptions - Seamless scrolling experience - Perfect for novels and long articles ### For Translators - Source text on the left, translation on the right - Reference the next section while working ### For Reviewers - Compare sections side by side - Full document context - Efficient proofreading workflow ## 🔧 Compatibility - Obsidian v1.8.7+ - Desktop: Windows, macOS, Linux · Mobile supported (`isDesktopOnly: false`) - Supports Edit, Preview, and Source modes - Works with all Markdown content ## 🤝 Feedback & Support - 🐛 [Report Issues](https://github.com/liyifan2004/obsidian-folio/issues) - ⭐ Star the repo if you find it useful! ## 🙏 Credits This plugin is based on the original Folio plugin by [adeyahya](https://github.com/adeyahya). Thanks to the original author for the great idea and implementation. ## 📜 License [MIT](LICENSE)