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The Project Interface

When you open a project, you'll see Inkweld's project interface. Let's explore each area and how they work together.

Overview​

Inkweld project interface showing the project home page

The interface is divided into three main areas:

  1. Tab Bar (top) — Navigate between views including the home tab and open documents
  2. Project Navigator (left) — Browse your project's structure
  3. Content Area (center) — View and edit content

The Tab Bar​

The tab bar runs across the top of the interface and provides navigation between different views.

Home Tab​

The first tab (with a home icon) takes you to the Project Home page, which displays:

  • Project header — Cover image, title, and description (click to edit)
  • Start actions — Quick buttons for common tasks like creating files or exporting
  • Recent elements — Documents you've opened recently for quick access
  • Publish plans — Manage your EPUB/PDF export configurations

Document Tabs​

When you open documents, they appear as additional tabs. You can:

  • Click a tab to switch between open documents
  • Click the X on a tab to close it
  • Middle-click a tab to close it quickly
  • Right-click a tab for more options

Tab Context Menu​

Right-click any tab to access the context menu:

Tab context menu showing close options
  • Rename — Rename the element directly from the tab (only appears for documents, folders, and worldbuilding elements)
  • Close — Close this tab
  • Close to Right — Close all tabs to the right of this one
  • Close Others — Close all other tabs except this one
  • Close All — Close all open tabs

Toolbar Actions​

On the right side of the tab bar, you'll find:

  • More menu (⋮) — Additional actions like export, import, and project deletion
  • User menu — Access your account, settings, and logout

Project Navigator​

The left sidebar shows all elements in your project as a collapsible tree.

Element Types​

IconTypeDescription
📁FolderContainer for organizing other elements
📄DocumentText content for chapters, scenes, notes
🏷️WorldbuildingStructured entries using templates (characters, locations, items, etc.)
Worldbuilding Elements

All worldbuilding entries—characters, locations, items, and more—are built from customizable templates. You can modify existing templates or create entirely new ones with custom fields and icons. See Worldbuilding Elements for details.

  • Click an element to open it in a new tab
  • Drag and drop to reorganize elements
  • Right-click for context menu (rename, delete)
  • Click the chevron to expand/collapse folders

At the top of the navigator, you'll find:

  • Home button — Return to the project home tab
  • New Document — Create a new document at the root level
  • New Folder — Create a new folder at the root level

Bottom Navigation​

At the bottom of the navigator, you'll find quick access to:

  • Media Library — Manage project images and files
  • Project Settings — Configure project options
  • Exit Project — Return to the bookshelf

User Menu​

The user menu appears in the top-right corner of the interface. Click your avatar (or initials) to access:

  • Messages — View system announcements
  • Settings — Configure application preferences (connection, display options)
  • Admin — Access admin dashboard (if you're an administrator)
  • Logout — Sign out of your account

Mobile Layout​

On mobile devices, the interface adapts for touch:

  • Hamburger menu opens the project navigator as a slide-out panel
  • The navigator includes all navigation options in one place
  • Swipe or tap the backdrop to close the panel
  • The content area takes the full screen width

Next: Managing Documents - Create, edit, and organize your writing documents.