Views and editing mode
Writing and reading call for different things from a document. When you're drafting, you want raw Markdown out of the way and your cursor ready to type. When you're reviewing, you want the formatted result and no risk of an accidental edit. Zelares's view and editing-mode controls let you switch between the two without leaving the page, all from the editor toolbar.
Quick view toggle
Use the icon button in the editor options area to switch between editing and reading. When the document is editable, the button shows the book icon and switches to Reading View. When Reading View is active, the button shows the pencil icon and switches back to editing.
Reading View
Reading View makes the current document read-only. The editor applies a read-only state, removes focus from the text area, and keeps the content available for review without accidental edits.
Editing view
Editing view is the normal writing mode. When you leave Reading View, the editor removes the read-only state and focuses the document so you can continue writing.
More options menu
Open the three-dot menu in the editor options area to choose view and editing options from a dropdown.
| Option | When it appears | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Reading View | Always | Toggles the current document between editable and read-only. |
| Source Mode | Only while Reading View is off | Shows the Markdown source more directly for precise formatting control. |
Source Mode
Source Mode toggles the editor's source-mode state. Use it when you want to inspect or adjust the raw Markdown syntax behind formatting such as **bold**, [[links]], code fences, tables, callouts, and front matter.
Related pages
For the full Markdown reference visible in Source Mode, see Syntax. For every other action available from the editor toolbar, see Context Menu. To learn the linking syntax itself, see Markdown Basics.