Layout

Why compact mode is glanceable in NotNotch

compact mode is sized for a closed-notch chip or a short open panel, not a document window. The open notch can shrink to a player-first panel without a tab bar.

Last updated 2025-07-30

Closed vs open

Closed shows the live state. Open is for the next action. compact mode should make sense in both.

Motion

Animations stay short. Reduced-motion users should still understand compact mode without the demo loop.

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