# Maximize Your Workspace: Discovering Obsidian Sidebar Hover Welcome to an exploration of the Obsidian Sidebar Hover plugin! I'm excited to share a brief demo of this fantastic little tool that I've recently discovered. Whether you're looking to optimize your screen real estate or streamline your workflow, this plugin might just be the solution you need. ### Introduction to Obsidian Sidebar Hover As a frequent user of Obsidian, I've found that managing screen space can be quite challenging, especially on a laptop or single-screen setup. The Sidebar Hover plugin, however, offers a seamless way to hide your sidebars, granting you a spacious canvas to work with. On my current setup, I have my folders and recent files displayed on the sidebars, a note in the center, smart connections, and a calendar. The plugin effortlessly conceals these sidebars, helping you maximize your working area when you need it most. ### Setting Up the Plugin First, you'll want to dive into your community plugins by navigating to "Browse" and searching for "Open Sidebar on Hover." Although the plugin is relatively new and not widely installed — about 1,298 installations so far — it offers significant benefits. Remember, the more people use it, the likelier the developer will continue updating it! Once installed, head to the “Open Sidebar on Hover” settings and enable it. While the options may seem minimal, you'll primarily focus on whether to keep the left or right sidebar hover active. **Pro tip**: keeping both off might defeat the purpose of the plugin. (*Tell me I didn't have to tell you that*!) ### Experience the Transformation After enabling the plugin, watch as your sidebars gracefully vanish from view. Whenever you need them back, simply hover over the relevant area, and voilà, they're back in action. It's that simple – hover away to concentrate on your notes, and bring them back with a flick of your mouse when necessary. ### Tips for Optimizing Real Estate Especially on a laptop, screen space is golden. Head over to your settings and under "Editor," you have the option to turn off the "Readable Line Length." This change will expand your notes across the entire screen, giving you more space to view and interact with your content. Should you need to run multiple applications side by side, the Sidebar Hover plugin proves invaluable. You can adjust the window to fit all your needs while keeping other apps visible alongside Obsidian. ### Conclusion I hope this demonstration shines a light on how the Sidebar Hover plugin can enhance your Obsidian experience. It's a nifty solution for those looking to make the most out of limited screen space. I'll include the link to this plugin in the comments below for easy access. Happy exploring, and enjoy the added flexibility this tool provides! <div class="video-container"> <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/M41-WvNgdqI?si=VkoM3rPcl_gPffyz" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div>