# Recreate the Classic Layout in Memo V8

If you prefer the older Memo workflow, you can quickly set up a V7-style experience in V8.
There is no separate “switch to V7” mode, but the same layout can be recreated with panel and view controls.

URL: https://www.memo.cards/help/settings/recreate-the-classic-layout-in-memo-v8
Updated: 2026-09-21T00:00:00+08:00

## What you’ll get

- A 2-panel notebook workspace (Source viewer + Flashcards)

- Classic flashcard browsing style (Column or List)

- Dashboard notebook list view (instead of notebook card view)

![Recreate the Classic Layout in Memo V8](https://www.memo.cards/assets/help/c34858f20b9ddb39.webp)

## Applies to

- Desktop web app (recommended)

- Desktop app

- Mobile is different (tab-based, not full multi-panel desktop layout)

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## Part 1: Change notebook view from 3 panels to 2 panels

![Recreate the Classic Layout in Memo V8](https://www.memo.cards/assets/help/839b432f84b2ef40.webp)

1.  Open any notebook on desktop.

2.  In the top-right toolbar, click the `⋮` menu.

3.  Under **Chat Panel**, click **Hide chat panel**.

4.  Confirm Sources is visible on the left.

5.  Confirm Studio is visible on the right.

If one side is hidden:

1.  Click **Expand sources panel** (left control) to restore Sources.

2.  Click **Expand studio panel** (right control) to restore Studio.

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## Part 2: Bring back the source viewer (PDF/content panel)

1.  In the Sources panel, click a completed source.

2.  Memo opens inline viewer mode inside the left panel.

3.  For PDFs, the PDF viewer appears there.

4.  Use **Back to sources** to return to source list.

Note:

- Only completed sources can be opened in viewer mode.

![Recreate the Classic Layout in Memo V8](https://www.memo.cards/assets/help/74799b0a96a3139a.webp)

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## Part 3: Get the old-style flashcard view

![Recreate the Classic Layout in Memo V8](https://www.memo.cards/assets/help/c9e47c9bdf3d9796.webp)

1.  In Studio, click a flashcard set.

2.  This opens flashcard list/edit mode in the right panel.

3.  At the top of flashcard view, choose your style:

4.  Select **Column** for a classic list-like flow.

5.  Select **List** for denser row-style browsing.

Other available modes are **Toggle**, **Typing**, and **Flip**, but **Column/List** feel closest to V7.

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## Part 4: Resize panels like old workflow

1.  Hover between panels until the resize handle appears.

2.  Drag to adjust panel widths.

3.  Set the source viewer wider if you want a PDF-first workflow.

4.  Set flashcards wider if you want card-first editing/review.

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## Part 5: Switch dashboard back to old list view

![Recreate the Classic Layout in Memo V8](https://www.memo.cards/assets/help/53791b5a9351c455.webp)

1.  Go to Dashboard.

2.  In the top-right controls near **Select items**, find the 2-icon view toggle.

3.  Click the **List** icon to switch from notebook cards to list rows.

4.  Click the grid/card icon anytime to switch back.

Note:

- This is an icon toggle, not a “View Options” dropdown.

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## What Memo remembers automatically

- Chat panel shown/hidden state is saved per notebook.

- Sources/Studio expanded state is saved per notebook.

- Notebook panel widths are saved per notebook.

- Flashcard display mode (`Column`, `List`, etc.) is saved per notebook.

- Dashboard `Card` vs `List` preference is persisted across sessions.

![Recreate the Classic Layout in Memo V8](https://www.memo.cards/assets/help/b83cbd33fb70ee0b.webp)

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## Troubleshooting

### I can’t find “Hide chat panel”

Use desktop width and open a notebook. It lives in the top-right `⋮` menu under **Chat Panel**.

### I hid chat but still don’t see source viewer

The Sources panel may be collapsed. Click **Expand sources panel**.

### Source doesn’t open in viewer

The source is likely still processing. Open it after status is completed.

### I switched to list once, then it changed later

Check if you changed notebooks or browser profile. Layout and view preferences are persisted by notebook/session context.