docs/obsidian-help/User interface/Pop-out windows.md

Learn how to open files in separate pop-out windows.

Each pop-out window is associated with a vault window. If you close a vault window, all its pop-out windows close as well.

You can only move files between windows that are associated with the same vault.

Open a file in a new window

File explorer:

In the [[File explorer]], right-click a note, and then select Open in new window.

Command palette:

In the [[Command palette]], select Open current tab in new window.

Tab:

Right-click a tab, and then select Move to new window. Or, in the upper-right corner of the editor, select More options (three dots icon), and then select Move to new window.

You can also right-click a link in the editor, and then select Open in new window.

Move a file to a different window

File explorer:

In the [[File explorer]], drag the file to a tab group in the destination window.

Command palette:

In the [[Command palette]], select Move current tab in new window.

Tab:

Drag the tab to a tab group in the destination window.