> [!compatibility] This feature is only available on Desktop. 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** ( ![[lucide-more-horizontal.svg#icon]] ) in the upper-right corner of the editor, then choose **Move to new window**. > [!tip] You can also right-click a link in the editor and select **Open in 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.