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View Mode Rules for Obsidian

Set a default view (editing or reading) per note or folder without using frontmatter.

Best For

writersstudentsresearcherspower usersproject managers

Key Use Cases

  • Force all journal entries to open in reading mode
  • Automatically open draft notes in editing mode
  • Apply consistent view rules across project folders

Pros

  • No need to edit frontmatter
  • Simple folder‑based configuration
  • Lightweight and non‑intrusive

Limitations

  • Limited to view toggling only
  • May conflict with other view‑related plugins

Tags

view-modedefault-viewreadingeditingfolder-rules

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