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Your computer is packed with distractions: blinking icons in the system tray, chiming reminders, a web browser ripe with the promise of internet fun. Here's a look at five popular distraction-free writing applications to get you writing without interruptions.
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6 of the Best Code Editor Apps for Your Mac By MTE Staff – Posted on Jun 7, 2018 Jun 7, 2018 in Mac Whether you’re a self-confessed script kiddie or black hat, a hobby programmer or professional coder, you need to have an app that’s up to the task. Ulysses is a very useful writing app for Mac that you can download to get more out of your computer. If you need a clean and distraction free writing app to concentrate on your writing, Ulysses is probably the best option you can have.
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Earlier this week we asked you to share your favorite distraction-free writing application. We tallied your nominations, and now we're back with the five most popular distraction-free writing applications to help you cut out distractions and focus on writing.
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FocusWriter is a full-screen distraction-free writing application with an emphasis a clean writing space without sacrificing functionality. The user interface is hidden at the edges of the screen; mousing up to the top of the screen, for example, reveals a toolbar. Don't need or want the interface? Go full screen and ignore it. FocusWriter supports themes, you can use the four included themes or create your own combinations of background images, fonts, and other visual markers. FocusWriter includes a daily goal tracker—work count and time spent writing—spell checking, real-time feedback on variables like word and page count, and tabbed document browsing.
WriteMonkey (Windows, Free)
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WriteMonkey is a free, portable, and streamlined distraction-free writing application for Windows. Every function and command in the application is accessible via keyboard shortcut—you can write a document start to finish without ever using your mouse. WriteMonkey supports Markup language for easy in-text bolding, italicizing, and other formatting tweaks. Segment Focus is a feature that highlights only the passage you're working on, great for writing and editing lengthy text. WriteMonkey also includes spell checking, auto-saving, document backups, and Firefox integration via It's All Text.
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OmmWriter (Mac, Basic: Free, Premium: Donationware)
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OmmWriter for Mac OS X is a zen-like text editor with a strong focus on writing in a relaxing environment. The default configuration is a pale gray background with a bare tree in the corner. The free version of the application comes with three visual and audio themes—upgrading to the pay-what-you-want donationware premium version unlocks an additional 5 themes. OmmWriter's major functions are available via shortcut key and mousing over the writing space reveals OmmWriter's toolbars and the adjustable boundaries for the writing space.
Q10 (Windows, Free)
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Q10 is a portable distraction-free writing tool for Windows. The interface includes nothing but a tiny bar at the bottom that displays the character, word, and page count—you can toggle the bar off for a totally distraction free workspace. There is no GUI toolbar, all functions are accessed via keyboard shortcuts—press F1 while in the application to see the reminder box, shown in the screenshot above. Q10 includes spell checking, work tracking, timers, and word-count targets.
WriteRoom (Mac/iOS, Mac: $24.99/iOS: $4.99)
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WriteRoom, available for both Mac OS X and iOS devices, is a barebones writing application with free cloud-based backup and synchronization via SimpleText.ws. Every GUI element in WriteRoom, such as the toolbar and scroll bar, automatically hides itself when not in use. WriteRoom features a novel 'typewriter scroll' feature that keeps the active text in the center of the screen so you are always focused on the same spot—instead of following the text down the page. You can customize basic settings like the background and font color in the preferences menu.
Now that you've had a chance to look over the top five distraction-free writing tools used by Lifehacker readers, it's time to cast your vote in the poll below.
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