Writer, the Internet Typewriter
I was searching for a minimal word processor. I didn't want a lot of formatting bells and whistles - just text. Microsoft Word has a lot of hidden code that can really mess up your blog if you copy and paste.
Writer, the internet typewriter, by John Watson is one tool that I found. I love it! I can concentrate on writing and not be distracted by any of the usual clutter on my screen. Use the F11 key to expand to full screen mode. (Click on the photo to enlarge.)
And you can save the text, count it, upload it, PDF it, print it, send it to your email account or post it to a blog.
The default is this great green type on a black background or you can change the preferences for color, line spacing or font.
What word processor do you use?
I quit using Word and other 'bloatware' when it comes to typing. It's just to slow to sit there worrying about all the formatting stuff when I'm trying to bang out an idea. I used to be addicted to plain old Notepad but then I found Notepad2 and it helps because it's good for editing php and stuff like that.
I think I'll Writer tho, it looks like a great program. I really like stripped down programs that deliver specific stuff instead of try the shotgun approach.
Oh, I like Open Office (opensource Word clone, basically) when I actually have to format things properly :)
Posted by: Wolf Nibori | June 30, 2008 at 01:24 PM
I'll have to give this one a try! It gets cumbersome typing in WORD, then pasting into Notepad before pasting into Typepad! I just got Microsoft Office reinstalled on my system and I love it for other applications, but not for web! Thanks for the tip!
Posted by: Brenda | July 02, 2008 at 09:35 AM
I can't stand using any of those softwares. Things seem to always get messed up when I transfer the text over. And don't even get me started on Youtube code.
Posted by: Janet | July 13, 2008 at 08:46 AM
I have the sqame problem with those softwars
Posted by: wow gold | July 17, 2008 at 07:04 AM
I have the sqame problem with those softwars
Posted by: wow gold | July 17, 2008 at 07:04 AM
I have the sqame problem with those softwars
Posted by: wow gold | July 17, 2008 at 07:04 AM
I have the sqame problem with those softwars
Posted by: wow gold | July 17, 2008 at 07:04 AM
I have the sqame problem with those softwars
Posted by: wow gold | July 17, 2008 at 07:04 AM
I have the sqame problem with those softwars
Posted by: wow gold | July 17, 2008 at 07:05 AM
I use ms office word and can't see a error like that
Posted by: hakan se | July 20, 2008 at 06:03 AM
Yeah I've stopped using word as well....totally sick of microsoft gumpf. Writer actually looks like a decent little proggy...I especailly like the black backghround etc.
Posted by: added value hosting | July 20, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Though Microsoft Word is the good word processor, but have too many features, so most bloggers don't like it. The fact is that MS Word is good for professional and office work.
For blogs I also use Notepad. It's the best, simple plain text editor. Notepad2 is also good.
Posted by: promotional card printing | July 22, 2008 at 05:57 AM
I use the trusty old notepad.exe
I stopped using word as it is becoming too slow to even start it up
Thanks for this tip. Will check it out
Posted by: karaoke machines | August 12, 2008 at 06:29 AM
If you are planning to write posts for your blog then Microsoft word is a strict no.The reason you aptly mentioned in your blog.I use notepad++ as a word processor...
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Posted by: Free Links | August 27, 2008 at 06:48 PM
The internet typerwriter takes me back to the days of my IBM word proccessor without a hard drive. I have been looking for a competitive alternative to Word, but keep finding my way back.
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Posted by: Dissertation | October 04, 2008 at 05:40 AM
StarOffice is great office tools suitd too.
Posted by: Mobile PC | October 15, 2008 at 01:09 AM
I've tried that minimal typewriter. Try adding some white noise, they both make a great productivity booster.
Posted by: comenzi mancare online | October 22, 2008 at 07:26 AM
This is great. Thanks for pointing out this basic typewriter, I have been searching for a minimalist solution to typing.
Posted by: email templates | October 23, 2008 at 04:32 PM
Is it able to perform all kinds of typing activity? How it’s working and in what base? Java or c? Thanks for the post
Posted by: Dissertation | October 24, 2008 at 01:15 AM
I like to use Word, then copy into notepad, and paste into DreamWeaver. I used this for my Marketing PPT post on my blog and it worked out well
Posted by: Kelsey Bratcher | October 31, 2008 at 06:06 PM
Hi,such a great post .i was looking for the months.I like the information about the internet type writer.So now it is easy for me to concentrate on my work.
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