# Popup, side panel and full tab

Section: Start here
Plan: Free
Works in: Chrome
Updated: 2026-11-11
Page: https://leafnotes.co/guide/surfaces

**Answer:** Leaf opens from Chrome's toolbar. Use the icons in its header to move it to the side panel or a full tab.

| Where | What it's like |
|---|---|
| **Popup** | Opens over the page. Closes when you click away. |
| **Side panel** | Stays open beside the page. |
| **Full tab** | Leaf in its own tab, with a sidebar. |

## Choose what the Leaf button opens

Go to **Settings > General > Leaf icon** and pick Popup, Side panel or Full tab.

## Keyboard

Chrome suggests `Alt` `Shift` `L` to open Leaf and `Alt` `Shift` `K` for the side panel. Settings shows the keys you have. Change them at `chrome://extensions/shortcuts`.

## Can't find Leaf?

Click the puzzle piece in Chrome's toolbar, then the pin next to Leaf.