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Mobile immersive writing: bottom nav regions / immersive mode
Last updated May 15, 2026 · 3 min read
A phone is "short bursts, one-handed writing." The UI has to be designed for that. Slima's mobile build is its own immersive experience, not a shrunken desktop.
Mobile-specific interactions
Exact interactions vary by device / Slima version; common patterns:
Tap the bottom nav to switch regions
The mobile build has a bottom nav bar; tap to move between regions. There are five buttons: Editor / Files / Chat / Search / More. "More" opens a tools sheet (Zen mode, font size, etc.).
Adjust font with a slider
Font size is changed with a slider or + / − buttons, found in the "More" sheet or under Account → Preferences (not a two-finger pinch).
Nav bar hides when the keyboard opens
When the on-screen keyboard appears, the bottom nav bar hides automatically to give the editor more room; it comes back when you dismiss the keyboard.
Formatting toolbar at the top of the editor
In edit mode the formatting toolbar (bold / italic / quotes / undo / new paragraph / etc.) sits at the top of the editor column. It is anchored above the editor body, not a separate bar floating above the keyboard.
Immersive mode (mobile's Zen)
After entering, typically:
- Top header goes transparent / narrower
- Bottom nav bar narrows or hides
- Just text and what you type
Exit returns to standard layout.
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