Split editor (side-by-side) + multi-tab

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.

Slima Writing Studio editor (single-pane reference; split divides this into two columns each with their own toolbar / tabs / cursor)

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)
The right half's format toolbar is slightly compact (same B / I / S / H1-3 / lists / quote / link / table / undo but no ⋯ more)

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, ⌘1-⌘9 to jump to Nth tab, pin behaviour — different Slima versions may differ. Tooltip-hover and the command palette are the most reliable ways to discover current shortcuts.

Keyboard navigation

Exact shortcuts vary by platform / version. Best way to discover:

Hover the split icon for its tooltip + shortcut
Open the command palette (Cmd/Ctrl K) and search "split"