FocusWriter
Do you spend a lot of time on your computer writing? Microsoft Word is many people's primary text-writing application, yet it includes much more functionality than most people require. Focus Writer is a simple text editor meant to be free of the distractions of complicated word processing programs. There are no toolbars or windows in fullscreen mode, only a background and your text, which can benefit writers who need to concentrate.
Focus Writer can be windowed or full-screen, and as you mouse over the area, a ribbon of buttons displays at the top. Its basic capabilities include a finding tool, which allows you to search for and replace words in your text.
The themes button allows you to create custom themes, with your own background, font, and so on. In preferences, you can turn on auto-save and also set goals for the day - by time or number of words, useful for professional writers. Rolling the cursor over the bottom of the window brings up another ribbon, with basic file information - title, word count, percentage of daily goal, and the time.
PROS
- Upload your own background image
- Make a comfy workspace for yourself.
- There is no installation required.
CONS
- Only TXT files can be opened and saved.
- There is no spell-check.