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title: Outline Navigation
description: Navigate long notes with the in-editor outline and Table of Contents command.
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When a note contains headings, Octarine builds an outline that lets you jump between sections without scrolling through the whole document.



## Using The In-Editor Outline

The outline appears at the right edge of the editor. In a wide pane it uses a compact marker rail; in a narrower pane or pop-out window it appears as an outline button. Hover over the rail or button to see the heading hierarchy, then select a heading to scroll to it.

The current section is highlighted as you move through the document.

If you do not want the in-editor control, open **Settings -> Editor -> Content Display** and turn off **Show Outline**.

## Using The Table Of Contents Command

Access the outline for the current note in two ways:

- **Command Palette**: Press `Cmd/Ctrl + K`, then search for "Table of Contents"
- **Direct Shortcut**: Press `Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + O` for instant access

Either method opens a searchable list of all headers in your note. Selecting any header scrolls the note to that section and places the cursor there, ready for you to continue editing.

## When to Use This

The Table of Contents command is especially useful when:

- Working with long documents that span multiple screens
- Jumping between different sections while editing
- Reviewing the structure of a note without scrolling
- Navigating to a specific section without using the mouse

The outline is hidden in Focus Mode and when a note has no headings.

#### Quick Answers

### Where is the note outline?

It appears at the right edge of the editor for notes that contain headings.

### Can I navigate headings from the keyboard?

Yes. Press `Cmd/Ctrl + Shift + O`, or run **Table of Contents** from the Command Bar.

### Can I hide the in-editor outline?

Yes. Turn off **Show Outline** under **Settings -> Editor -> Content Display**.