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Split editor (side-by-side) + multi-tab
Last updated June 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Writing chapter 10 and need to check setup in chapter 3? Editing dialogue while glancing at character notes? Split editor is built for this. Multi-tab keeps multiple files at your fingertips.
Split editor
How to open
The tab strip has a split icon (⟨ ⟩) on the far right. Click → the editor splits in two.
Behaviour after split
- The two halves are independent: their own tabs, cursor, scroll position
- The two sides can hold different files (left = chapter 1, right = chapter 10)
- The right half starts empty, showing "Your creative space is ready" + 3 CTAs (Create first chapter / Chat with AI Coach / Import existing text)
- Both halves use the same full format toolbar (B / I / S / H1-3 / lists / quote / table / undo, plus the ⋯ More menu)
Uses
- Chapter 10 with chapter-3 setups in view
- Manuscript + character notes side-by-side
- Reorganising chapter order (one chapter per side)
Close the split
The right half has a close icon top-right → click to return to single-pane.
Multi-tab
The centre editor can hold multiple open files — one tab each.
Basics
| Action | How |
|---|---|
| New tab | Click any file in the tree (opens as a new tab) |
| Switch | Click a tab |
| Close | × on the right of the tab |
| New chapter tab | File tree "+ Add Content" → Chapter |
Advanced
Right-click a tab for more options (Close others / Pin / Open in new split, etc.) — exact menu varies by platform / Slima version. Hover any tab to discover.
Unverified specifics: drag-to-reorder, pin behaviour — different Slima versions may differ. Tooltip-hover is the most reliable way to discover current shortcuts.
Keyboard navigation
Exact shortcuts vary by platform / version. Best way to discover:
- Hover the split icon for its tooltip + shortcut
- See the keyboard shortcuts reference