# is there a way (maybe a plugin) of saving window configurations in obsidian?
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### User
is there a way (maybe a plugin) of saving window configurations in obsidian?
### Assistant
Yes — Obsidian has a built-in **Workspaces** feature (core plugin) that does exactly this. It saves and restores window configurations including:
- Which files are open and in which panes
- Pane layout (splits, tabs)
- Sidebar state (left/right panels, which panels are open)
You can manage workspaces via the **Command Palette** → "Manage workspaces" — save the current layout, load a saved one, or delete old ones.
Let me check whether you already have it enabled:
### Assistant
It's currently **disabled**. To turn it on:
1. **Settings → Core plugins → Workspaces** — toggle it on
2. Then use Command Palette (`Cmd+P`) → **"Manage workspaces"** to save/load layouts
Once enabled, the typical workflow is:
- **Save**: Arrange your panes how you like → Command Palette → "Save workspace" → give it a name (e.g., "Writing", "Research", "Morning Review")
- **Load**: Command Palette → "Load workspace" → pick the saved layout
- You can also assign hotkeys to specific workspaces for quick switching
There's no need for a community plugin — the core feature covers window configurations well. The one thing it *doesn't* save is window size/position on your monitor (that's OS-level), but everything inside the Obsidian window is captured.
Want me to enable it for you?
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