Reading Time
Displays the estimated reading time for the current note in the status bar. Simple, lightweight, and useful for writers and content creators.
Overview
Displays the estimated reading time for the current note in the status bar. Simple, lightweight, and useful for writers and content creators.
How to Install Reading Time
- 1In Obsidian, open Settings → Community plugins and turn off Restricted mode.
- 2Click Browse, then search for the plugin by name.
- 3Select Reading Time, then click Install.
- 4Click Enable to activate the plugin, then configure it in its settings tab.
Details
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