Open a feed or folder and select Display at the top right of the post list. It sets the order, the content style (including Compact), the timestamp and auto-update. Filters, next to it, picks which posts you see.
What can I change in the Display menu?
| Option | Choices | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Order | Oldest first, Newest first | The feed or folder you have open |
| Auto-update, under Realtime | On or off | All lists |
| Content style | Default, Headline only, Compact, Cards | All lists |
| Timestamp | Relative (1m), Absolute (09:30), None | All lists |
The arrow on the Display button points down when the newest posts are first, and up when the oldest are first.
Which content style should I pick?
- Default: the title, a short preview and a small image.
- Headline only: titles only, so more posts fit on screen.
- Compact: the densest list, for scanning many posts.
- Cards: a grid with big images. It's there in the Reader and Cards layouts, not in 3-pane, Minimal or the extension.
To see images in the list, pick Default or Cards. A post gets an image only if the feed includes one.
How do I see only unread posts?
Select Filters and tick Unread or Starred under Show only. Under Include, Filtered also shows posts that your rules hide. While a filter is on, the button says Active filters. Filters are saved for each feed or folder.
What do the other buttons above the list do?
In the Reader layout, you also get:
- Collapsed and Expanded: one row per post, or each post shown in full in the list. With Expanded, posts are marked as read as you scroll past them.
- Cards and List: switch between the card grid and a list.
- Full width and Column width: stretch posts across the window, or keep them in a narrower column.
To flash new posts as they arrive, turn on Highlight new posts in Settings, Advanced, and choose how long under Keep the highlight.
Common questions
Why can't I find Compact mode in Settings?
It's not in Appearance. Select Display above your posts and choose Compact under Content style.
Why do new posts only show up after I reload?
Auto-update adds new posts to the open list by itself. It's part of Plus ($7.99 a month billed yearly, or $9.99 monthly) and Professional. On Free, select Reload (the circular arrows) above the list, or reload the page.
How do I change the layout or turn on dark mode?
Both are in Settings, Appearance. See Display modes.
Still stuck? E-mail support@feeder.co with a screenshot of your post list.