nextcloud / nextcloud/notes

Layout option while using Notes on a wider screen (like a desktop)

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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
When writing on Notes from a desktop, the screen has 5 columns:

  1. the Category column (which can be hidden),
  2. the Notes list,
  3. an empty column,
  4. the writing area, and
  5. another empty column.

Describe the solution you'd like
Adding a Layout section in the settings where one could set:

  1. the option to hide or collapse the list column
  2. the two empty columns width or complete removal when accessing from desktop or at a certain screen width

Describe alternatives you've considered
None

Additional context
Current layout:
Current
Current layout with category column collapsed:
Current w- category collapsed
Placing the "+ New note above the Notes list:
Category menu above List w- category collapsed
Ideal layout maxed out writing area:
Category menu above List wider w- category collapsed

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the current Notes desktop layout and the existing settings structure. Compare the screenshots and determine how the list column and empty side columns should behave at wider screen sizes; done means the requested layout options are defined and the writing area uses the available width.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
design, frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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