Is there a mode for keeping one window in focus for editing while the other is the one that switches docs?

One of the greatest strengths of Scrivener is how much the UI will bend to your way of working.

For example, I currently spend most of my time using the layouts shown in this post, along with QR panels.

I use the Outliners to drive their respective Copy Holders, and have set Binder Selection Affects > None. That way in the Binder I can move files around, open/close folders, etc. , without concern of inadvertently impacting an editor.

I use the Binder to launch QR Panels (left-click > space bar) or to replace the contents of the editors (left-click > Alt+Shift+O for active editor, left-click > Ctrl+Shift+O for inactive editor.

Best,
Jim

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