Large blank space top and bottom of markdown preview window

DEVONthink
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Background information

I am running DT 4.1.1 Pro under macOS 26.2. I use markdown extensively and rely on DT’s inbuilt CSS for rendering it.

The problem

When I create a new markdown document (not using any template) there is an extensive area at the top and document in preview mode (only) that I am unable to access or delete.

MDPreview
MDPreview2312×1192 176 KB

My settings in DT Settings → Editing → Format are:

Settings Editing Format
Settings Editing Format1772×1350 158 KB

My plea

It has not always been so. I had the problem once last year, solved it and stupidly forgot to make a note of how I did so. I’d like to return to having preview of markdown files with no massive top and bottom margins.

This is clearly turns on something simple and I have done that simple thing without knowing what it was. If anyone is able to assist I should be most grateful.

Please note: this does not affect markdown rendered mode.

Stephen

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Did you enable typewriter-like scrolling? Then this is intentional and required.

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Idiotically, and inadevertently, yes: thanks so much for the kind, prompt response—sanity has returned!

Stephen

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Me too! Happened upon the answer to the mystery, now fixed, with gratitude. I didn’t change the scrolling setting, and it never happened before. Upgrade to DT4?

And, as long as I’m here, what’s are inches of blank space at the top good for?

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It’s not my preference - but the theory is that it is an immersive writing experience where you are always focused on the center of your screen with a consistent/comfortable viewing angle.

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It is a requested feature in DEVONthink 4.