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Resize, Move & Style the Pluely Overlay

Drag the overlay anywhere, size it from S to XL, match your theme, and tune transparency until it sits exactly where — and how — you want it. Every option lives in Settings.

The overlay is draggable

The Pluely v1 overlay isn't a fixed widget — click and drag it anywhere on screen: near an edge, off to one side, or centered above the app you're working in.

Step-by-step: resizing the overlay

  1. Open Settings from the dashboard or overlay.
  2. Find the overlay size option.
  3. Choose S, M, L, or XL.
  4. The overlay updates immediately — no restart required.
  5. Drag it to a new spot if the new size needs one.

Step-by-step: changing the theme

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Find the overlay theme option.
  3. Choose Light, Dark, or System.
  4. System follows your operating system's current light/dark setting, so the overlay always matches the rest of your desktop.

Adjusting transparency and motion

Settings also includes:

  • Transparency — control how see-through the overlay is, so it blends in during focused work.
  • Reduce motion — turn down or off animations for a calmer, more static overlay.
  • Tab order — control how keyboard focus moves between elements inside the overlay, for keyboard-first navigation.

Adjust each independently to build the exact overlay feel you want.

Staying discreet during screen shares

On macOS, the overlay is designed to stay discreet and never steals focus from the app you're using. Keep it visible for yourself while presenting or screen sharing without it interrupting your flow or grabbing keyboard or mouse focus.

Step-by-step: putting it all together

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Set your preferred overlay size (S, M, L, or XL).
  3. Choose a theme (Light, Dark, or System).
  4. Adjust transparency to taste.
  5. Turn on reduce motion if animations distract you.
  6. Drag the overlay to its ideal on-screen position.
  7. Confirm tab order works the way you expect if you rely on keyboard navigation.

Tips

  • Smaller sizes (S or M) suit a persistent, low-profile overlay you keep open all day.
  • Larger sizes (L or XL) suit longer meeting summaries or reading model output at length.
  • Use System theme if you switch your OS between light and dark during the day.
  • Reduce motion helps on lower-powered machines — and any time animations distract during focused work.
  • Reposition the overlay before a screen share so it sits somewhere comfortable.

Last updated 2026-07-10 · pluely.com