- Qt Creator Documentation
- Use Zen Mode
- Qt Creator 21.0.0-beta1

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# Use Zen Mode

By default, the Edit mode shows a mode selector (1), as well as left and right sidebars (2 and 3).

Edit mode with mode selector and sidebars visible.

The Zen Mode extension provides modes that hide UI elements so you can focus on editing code.

Activate the Zen Mode extension in the Extensions mode. For more information about extensions, see Activate extensions.

## Toggle distraction free mode

The distraction free mode closes the mode selector (1), left and right sidebar (2 and 3), and other views.

Distraction free mode on.

To toggle the distraction free mode:

- Select .
- Go to Tools > Zen Mode, and select Toggle Distraction Free Mode.
- Select Shift+Esc.

## Toggle zen mode

The zen mode closes the mode selector (1), left and right sidebar (2 and 3) and other views, switches Qt Creator to full screen, and hides the main menu bar.

Zen mode on.

To toggle the zen mode:

- Select .
- Go to Tools > Zen Mode, and select Toggle Zen Mode.
- Press Alt+Shift+Z.

## Set Zen Mode preferences

To set preferences for the Zen Mode extension, go to Preferences > Zen Mode.

You can set the width of the editor content area and configure the appearance of the mode selector while the modes are active.

See also How to: Adapt the UI.

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