Settings
Settings overview
Settings control how Glyph looks, how the editor behaves, and how each Space works. Some options apply to the whole app. Others apply only to the Space you have open.
How to open Settings
Open Settings from the app menu, or use the keyboard shortcut for Settings. The Settings window splits into Application, Workspace, and Labs groups.
Walk the left list of panes. Application panes stay available even with no Space open. Workspace panes need an open Space.
Application settings
These apply across Glyph on this computer, no matter which Space you open.
| Pane | What it covers |
|---|---|
| General | General app behavior, startup, language, licensing |
| Appearance | Themes, custom themes, app icon, appearance options |
| Typography | Interface, editor, and monospace fonts and sizes |
| Sidebar | Navigation visibility and order |
| Editor | Editing behavior, note structure, editor presentation |
| Shortcuts | Rebind, disable, or reset keyboard shortcuts |
| About | Version, links, Check for Updates |
License status and activation live under General → License. Official builds show trial or licensed state. Community builds show as Community Build.
Change Application settings once and every Space picks them up. Theme, editor width, and shortcut maps are good examples.
Workspace settings
These need an open Space. Space and Git settings, plus AI provider profiles and credentials, belong to that Space. AI availability and tools mode apply across Glyph on this Mac.
| Pane | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Space | Default new-note folder, period notes, Daily Notes, Quick Notes, attachments, templates, search index, people mentions |
| Git | Automatic sync, Sync Now, conflict rules, what to include |
| Glyph AI | Enable AI, tools, agents, API keys, local models |
If no Space is open, Workspace panes stay unavailable until you open one. Create or open a Space first, then return to Settings.
Labs
Experimental contains Note peek, Zen mode, Focus mode, the formatting bar, and Vim mode.
App-wide vs per-space
Application settings travel with Glyph on this computer. Set Appearance to Dark once; every Space uses Dark.
The Daily Notes folder, Git sync rules, and AI provider profiles and keys belong to the current Space. AI availability and tools mode apply across the app, even though their controls are in a Workspace pane. Open the Space you care about before changing its folders, sync rules, or AI provider.
Switch Spaces, then open Settings again if a Workspace option looks wrong. You may be editing a different Space.
Suggested order
- Appearance and General so the app feels right while you write.
- Space folders (Daily Notes, Quick Notes, Templates, Attachments) once the Space folder is stable.
- Git if you sync with a remote.
- Glyph AI when you want chat or agents.
- Shortcuts and About as needed.
Tips
- Appearance and General are safe places to start. They never depend on Git or AI.
- Glyph AI and Git both require an open Space.
- License lives under General, not About. About is version and updates.