Hide UI Elements

AnkiWeb addon 1962234897

Hides selected Anki interface elements—scrollbars, menu bar, and status bar—via configurable settings and keyboard shortcuts for a cleaner, distraction-free study environment on desktop.
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Updated: 2026-10-28
Anki versions: 25.02~
License: AGPL-3.0 (from the headers of the Python files)
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Languages: Python, JSON
Description language: en

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Last update or commit: 2026-10-28 (4 days before the snapshot).

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2.1.1	25.02+	2026-10-28

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Description

Hide unnecessary parts of Anki's interface and create a cleaner, more focused study environment. Choose which elements to hide, with simple settings and keyboard shortcuts. No coding required.

Features

Scrollbars: Hide horizontal and/or vertical scrollbars in Anki's embedded web views, including the reviewer, editor, browser, deck options, and preferences.
Menu bar: Hide the top menu containing File, Edit, Tools, Help, and other menus.
Status bar: Hide the status bar at the bottom of the Anki window.

Configuration

Go to Tools → Add-ons → Hide UI Elements → Config to customize the add-on.

Hide scrollbars: Enable or disable scrollbar hiding.
Hide horizontal scrollbar: Hide horizontal scrollbars.
Hide vertical scrollbar: Hide vertical scrollbars.
Hide menu bar: Hide the top menu.
Hide status bar: Hide the bottom status bar.

All options are disabled by default. You can change the settings at any time.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Ctrl + Shift + M — Toggle the menu bar.
Ctrl + Shift + S — Toggle the status bar.
Ctrl + Shift + B — Toggle scrollbars.

Press the same shortcut again to restore an element. Shortcuts can be changed or disabled in Config.

Notes

Scrolling still works. Hiding scrollbars does not disable scrolling.
Easy to undo. Restore hidden elements using their shortcuts or the configuration window.
Restart if needed. Some changes may require restarting Anki.
Desktop only. For Anki on Windows, macOS, and Linux. AnkiMobile for iPhone and iPad is not supported.

A cleaner interface. Fewer distractions. More focus on your cards.