I'm not a big fan of having to manually sync - though as there is no 'save' option, I see how implementing autosync could get tricky. Firstly, you need to manually sync your dropbox whenever you want to upload or change a new edit. However, I wish that the integration in Writer was a bit better. I'm so delighted that this is quickly becoming a default feature of text editors, becuase at this point I simply wouldn't use one that didn't have it, I've come to rely on it so much. Once you set up your Drop Box account you can sync all the documents on your iPad. The second thing I most liked about this App is the additional keys given to the top-row of the keyboard which include an automatic previous/next word and single character cursor movement buttons and all the extra punctuation keys not usually on the main iPad Keyboard (I especially appreciate the parentheses because these are particularly hard to flip back and forth to get, twice within a short period of time). The feature that I enjoyed most is that it disables all the cut/copy/paste popups and spelling correction popups so that you won't get distracted while you're trying to write. The "Focus Mode" fades everything but the last few sentences you wrote into the background so you can work on what you're doing at that one moment. What iA Writer does is create an environment where you simply focus on what you're typing. The theory behind being able to quickly and effectively write is that you can stay focused. It adds a little, but offers a lot, for a simple Text Editor. There are no fancy display options, no settings (other than the Drop Box enabling) and just a single document for instructions. is another drop-box enabled text editor for the iPad, however the developers have done an extraordinary amount of work to ensure that it works by letting you focus on what is important, your text. As expected, you can edit text files, but you can also export the document to PDF, HTML, Markdown or Word.IA Writer. In a nutshell, iA Writer packs a lot of goodies under the hood, you just need to be willing to look for them. Spellcheck is also included, along with a so-called Syntax control function, that colors each part of speech differently, which comes in great when you want to improve your grammar. One of the greatest functions of iA Writer is its Focus feature - it dims all the displayed text, except for the paragraph or sentence you are currently reading. If you are not familiarized with this type of formatting, it is best to take some to examine the dedicated menu entries and learn some of the hotkeys. You can open a preview panel whenever you want to check the document's looks - you can even view how the file looks if you export it to PDF. This is a good moment to test your knowledge of Markdown shortcuts, as this would make you even more efficient. This way, you can work on your text or Markdown file without distractions. The graphic interface is simplistic, without looking empty or even boring due to the file explorer panels that you can hide.īasically, once you have located the file you want to work on, or you have created a new document in the location you choose, you can simply hide everything else from the main window of iA Writer except the editing section. However, having a fast and hassle-free editor means saving time and energy when handling your text files. Text editors might seem trivial nowadays, considering how popular office suites have become lately.
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