<p>I think an off mode is not strictly necessary, and dropping it might simplify things.</p>

<p>The change request would then be:</p>

<ul class="task-list">
<li>Do not auto-switch on notes when adding a new note</li>
<li>Always display notes when the 'New notes' panel is visible</li>
</ul>

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