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Fold Properties By Default for Obsidian

Automatically folds the metadata properties section in the editor, so you always start with a clean, uncluttered view.

Chinese summary

自动折叠编辑器中的元数据属性部分,让你始终从整洁、无干扰的视图开始。

Key Use Cases

  • Keeping the note editor free of visible property blocks by default
  • Reducing visual clutter while writing or reviewing notes
  • Avoiding the need to manually fold properties each time a note is opened

Pros

  • Eliminates the need to manually fold properties every time
  • Improves focus by hiding metadata automatically
  • Lightweight and unobtrusive

Limitations

  • Requires manual unfolding to edit properties
  • May not suit users who prefer to always see properties

Tags

propertiesfoldingmetadataeditoruidefault

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