diff --git a/src/resources/vnote.ini b/src/resources/vnote.ini
index c9bb1dfb..e1ff5ae0 100644
--- a/src/resources/vnote.ini
+++ b/src/resources/vnote.ini
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ confirm_reload_folder=true
 double_click_close_tab=true
 
 ; Whether put folder and note panel in one vertical column
-enable_compact_mode=false
+enable_compact_mode=true
 
 ; Whether enable tools dock widget
 tools_dock_checked=true