---
title: "Hide edit indicators in the editor"
slug: "/help/demos/edit/structure/hide-edit-indicators"
sidebar_position: 10
tags: ["editing"]
topic: "edit/structure"
last_updated: "2026-08-02T18:12:50.496Z"
zendesk_id: 48409315611539
zendesk_url: "https://help.walnut.io/hc/en-us/articles/48409315611539-Hide-Edit-Indicators-in-the-Editor"
locale: "en-us"
category: "Getting Started"
section: "Editing & Customization Basics"
product: "demos"
displayed_sidebar: "demosSidebar"
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## **Overview**

When you’re building and polishing a demo, Walnut shows small on-screen “edit indicators” to help you spot where changes have been applied (like content updates, variables, guide steps, and more). They’re useful — but when you’ve made a lot of edits, the editor can start to feel visually busy.

With **Hide Edit Indicators**, you can choose which indicators are visible so you can keep your workspace clean and stay focused on the final experience.

![](pathname:///images/8a8c096045f93178.png)

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## **Why You’ll Love This**

**Less clutter:** Reduce visual noise while reviewing complex screens.

**Faster QA:** Make it easier to scan layouts and polish details.

**Perfect after EditsAI:** Ideal when AI has applied many changes across multiple screens.

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## **How to Hide Edit Indicators**

Open any **template**.

Select **Template Settings** (gear icon).

Click the **View** tab.

Under **Show Edit Indicators**, toggle on/off the indicator types you want to see.

![](pathname:///images/02c2fae6ea57bbb2.png)

**Note:** These settings apply only to your editor view and only in the current template. They don’t affect collaborators and won’t automatically carry over to other templates.

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## **What Each Toggle Controls**

In the **View** tab, you can choose which types of indicators you want visible:

**Links** — Highlights link-related elements or updates.

**Content Edits** — Shows indicators for manual content changes (like text edits).

**GenAI Edits** — Shows indicators for AI-generated edits applied through EditsAI.

**Guide Steps** — Highlights guide steps and placements on screens.

**Variables** — Shows where variables are applied or referenced.

**Interactions** — Highlights interactive elements and interaction-based changes.

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## **FAQs**

**Will Hiding Edit Indicators Change What My Audience Sees?**

No — this setting only affects your personal view inside the editor. Your demo will look and behave exactly the same for viewers.

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**Can I Turn Edit Indicators Back On Later?**

Yes! This setting is completely reversible. You can show or hide edit indicators at any time while working in a template.

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**When Is This Most Helpful to Use?**  
This is especially helpful when reviewing or polishing a template after using [**AI Mode**](/help/demos/edit/ai-mode/ai-mode) or making many changes, giving you a cleaner workspace to focus on flow, layout, and final touches.

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