Wideview for VS Code
View markdown documents in a horizontal flow layout. Read long documents across multiple columns with no vertical scrolling.
Features
- Horizontal flow layout - Content flows across columns like a newspaper
- Bidirectional sync - Edits in VS Code update the viewer in real-time
- Right-click to open - Context menu on any markdown file
- Dark mode support - Matches your VS Code theme
- Keyboard navigation - Arrow keys to navigate between columns
Usage
- Open any markdown file in VS Code
- Right-click and select "Open in Wideview"
- Or use Command Palette:
Wideview: Open Document Viewer
The viewer opens in a side panel with your document displayed in horizontal columns.
Commands
| Command |
Description |
Wideview: Open Document Viewer |
Open current markdown file in Wideview |
Open in Wideview |
Context menu option for markdown files |
Keyboard Shortcuts
When focused on the Wideview panel:
| Key |
Action |
← |
Scroll left one column |
→ |
Scroll right one column |
Home |
Jump to start |
End |
Jump to end |
Requirements
- VS Code 1.107.0 or higher
License
MIT
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