MacDownApp/macdown

Allow splitting the editor vertically instead of horizontally

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#937 opened on Mar 13, 2018

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enhancementhelp wanted

Description

This would really help when working side-by-side with another app on a smaller monitor.

By "splitting", I mean having the editor on top and the preview on bottom (or the opposite).

Great work with your app, I love it!

Contributor guide

Tech stack
objective c
Domain
desktop
Issue type
feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
3
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
1-2 days
Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.
stale
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
clear
Prerequisites
macOS developmentObjective CCocoa frameworkNSSplitView
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
45
Research direction
Investigate the main window layout in MacDown. Look for the NSSplitView setup in the MainWindowController or similar classes. Check if there are any existing preferences for split orientation. Review the comments on the issue for any design considerations or alternative approaches suggested by maintainers.