> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.msgfiler.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.msgfiler.com/using-msgfiler/focused-filing.md). # Focused Filing Focused Filing enables to focus on filing your messages by dimming your computer's screen and hiding all applications except for MsgFiler 4 and Mail. This gives you a clean workspace in which to file your email messages. {% embed url="" %} Focused Filing Demo {% endembed %} ## Activate Focused Filing Choose **Toggle Focused Filing** from the **View** menu or press `Command-Shift-F` to activate Focused Filing, and again to deactivate it if desired while still in MsgFiler 4. ### Display Button in Main Window You can display a Focused Filing toggle button in MsgFiler 4's Main Window by going to to the Focused Filing Settings and checking **Display button in main window**.
## Deactivate Focused Filing You can manually deactivate Focused Filing by pressing the keyboard shortcut when in MsgFiler. ## Automatically Resume Focused Filing Focused Filing temporarily deactivates when you switch to any application other than MsgFiler 4 or Mail. When you return to MsgFiler 4 or Mail, Focused Filing automatically turns back on. If you wish to have MsgFiler 4 deactivate Focused Filing when you switch out of Mail or MsgFiler 4, you can disable the **Automatically resume Focused Filing** preference in [Advanced Settings](/settings/advanced.md). ## Adjusting Opacity and Animation Speed You can adjust the amount of dimming and the animation speed in the Focused Filing Settings page. By default, screens will be dimmed by 75% over 0.5 seconds. ## Dim All Screens Focused Filing dims all screens so you can completely focus on the task at hand. You can opt to dim only the screen the MsgFiler 4 window is active on by unchecking the **Dim all screens** setting.