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Fylepad’s multi-tab interface lets you work on multiple notes at the same time, with support for drag-and-drop reordering, color coding, and tab linking.

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Working with tabs

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Creating tabs

Create new tabs in multiple ways:
Click the + button in the tab bar to create a new tab
Each new tab starts with a blank note titled “Untitled”.

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Switching between tabs

Navigate between tabs:
  • Click on any tab to switch to it
  • Keyboard navigation — Use keyboard shortcuts to cycle through tabs
  • Command palette — Search for tabs by name (Ctrl+K / Cmd+K)
The command palette shows all your tabs with their titles, making it easy to find the right note.

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Closing tabs

Close tabs you no longer need:
  • Click the × button on any tab
  • Use the tab context menu (right-click)
  • Keyboard shortcuts for closing tabs
Closed tabs are not saved unless you’ve locked them or they contain content. The auto-save feature preserves your work.

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Tab layouts

Fylepad supports two tab layout modes:
Tabs appear in a horizontal bar at the top of the window. This is the default layout, ideal for wide screens and quick tab switching.Perfect for:
  • Laptops and desktop monitors
  • Working with many tabs
  • Quick visual scanning
Switch between layouts by clicking the layout toggle button in the tab bar.

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Tab organization

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Reordering tabs

Organize your tabs by dragging and dropping:
1

Click and hold

Click on a tab and hold the mouse button
2

Drag

Move your mouse to the desired position
3

Drop

Release the mouse button to place the tab
The tab order is automatically saved.

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Color coding

Assign colors to tabs for visual organization: Available colors:
  • Red
  • Orange
  • Yellow
  • Green
  • Blue
  • Purple
  • Pink
  • Gray
1

Open tab context menu

Right-click on any tab
2

Select color

Choose a color from the menu
3

See indicator

A colored indicator appears on the left edge of the tab
Use colors to categorize your notes by project, priority, or topic. For example, red for urgent tasks, blue for personal notes, green for completed projects.

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Tab features

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Tab locking

Lock important tabs to prevent accidental closure:
1

Right-click tab

Open the context menu on any tab
2

Select lock

Choose Lock Tab from the menu
3

Verify

Locked tabs show a lock icon and cannot be closed
Unlock a tab the same way to allow closing it again.

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Tab duplication

Create a copy of any tab:
  1. Right-click on the tab
  2. Select Duplicate Tab
  3. A new tab opens with the same content
Duplicating a tab creates an independent copy. Changes to one tab won’t affect the other.

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Tab linking

Create links between your notes:
1

Type @ symbol

In any note, type the @ character
2

Select tab

A menu appears showing all your tabs. Select the tab you want to link to
3

Click link

The link is created. Click it to jump to that tab
Tab links update automatically if you rename a tab.

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Tab persistence

Fylepad automatically saves your tab state:
  • Tab content — All text and formatting
  • Tab order — Your custom arrangement
  • Tab titles — Custom names you’ve assigned
  • Tab colors — Color coding
  • Tab locks — Locked/unlocked state
  • Active tab — Which tab was open when you closed
When you reopen Fylepad, all your tabs restore exactly as you left them.
Tab state is saved locally on your device. The desktop app uses the file system, while the web version uses browser localStorage.

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Tab limits

Fylepad has no hard limit on the number of tabs you can create. However, performance may vary based on:
  • Device memory
  • Total content across all tabs
  • Number of diagrams, tables, and complex content
For best performance, close tabs you’re not actively using.

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Keyboard shortcuts

Common tab operations:
ActionShortcut
New tabPlatform-specific
Close tabPlatform-specific
Next tabPlatform-specific
Previous tabPlatform-specific
Command paletteCtrl+K (Win/Linux)
Cmd+K (Mac)
Use the command palette (Ctrl+K / Cmd+K) for quick tab navigation. Start typing a tab name to filter and jump directly to it.

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Next steps

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