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 and Workspace 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 | Editor defaults, file tree options, language, license |
| Appearance | Theme, accents, typography, Folio Mode, layout toggles |
| 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. They store with that Space.
| Pane | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Space | 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.
App-wide vs per-space
Application settings travel with Glyph on this computer. Set Appearance to Dark once; every Space uses Dark.
Workspace settings belong to the current Space. Daily Notes folder, Git sync rules, and AI keys for Space A do not copy to Space B. Open the Space you care about, then adjust Workspace settings.
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.