description: Learn how to open files in separate pop-out windows.
permalink: pop-out-windowsPop-out windows
You can open separate pop-out windows in Obsidian. Each pop-out window is associated with its respective vault window. If you close a vault window, all of its pop-out windows will close as well.
Files can only be moved between windows associated with the same vault.
Open a file in a new window
File explorer:
In the File explorer, right-click a note and select Open in new window.
Command palette:
In the Command palette, select Open current tab in new window.
Tab:
Right-click a tab and select Move to new window. Alternatively, select More options ( 
) in the upper-right corner of the editor, then choose Move to new window.
Move a file to a different window
File explorer:
In the File explorer, drag the file to a tab group in the destination window.
Command palette:
In the Command palette, select Move current tab in new window.
Tab:
Drag the tab to a tab group in the destination window.