FocusWriter is a full-screen word processor that aims for a distraction-free, immersive way to write and edit. The minimalist interface puts options and tools on the edge of the screen and auto-saves progress. Upon relaunch, the program reloads your last file to make make it easy to jump back into your work.
Alternatively, FocusWriter Portable is stealth and automatically adjusts paths.
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Runs on: | Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | No. Leaves multiple Qt-related registry keys. |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | GNU GPLv3 |
How to extract: | Download "Windows (Portable)" ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch FocusWriter.exe. |
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JohnTHaller
on 2013-06-30 17:03
AndTheWolf - It's fixed. Some editors keep pointing to static URLs instead of the download page for some reason. So, when it's updated, the download winds up wrong.
__philippe
on 2018-03-31 15:31
Belatedly noticed FocusWriter's hefty 138MB footprint,
webfork
on 2018-04-11 22:29
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philippe: true. I'll add a note that the minimalism refers to the interface. |
FreeOffice is a fast and lightweight office suite with word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation tools. The interface supports themes, a dark mode, and classic or ribbon-style toolbars. All components include a wide variety of formatting, functions, and animation.
The program will import and export to standard Microsoft formats with reasonable fidelity. A forum post about the previous 2006 version can be found here.
NOTE: The program will eventually require email registration, but a workaround is available.
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Runs on: | Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | No |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: |
Optionally, delete the inst/banners subfolder and the files SoftMakerUpdaterTool.exe and usbstick.exe |
Similar/alternative apps: | LibreOffice |
What's new? | See:https://www.freeoffice.com/en/download/servicepacks |
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freakazoid
on 2021-12-31 16:34
@webfork - The software name is FreeOffice. I think it's obvious that there is a Pro version judging by the name of the program. When using FreeOffice, some upsell will be shown within the interface of the program, so if the user is interested in their enhanced features, they can do so at their own perusal.
Antolion
on 2022-02-05 03:39
This is possibly a greatest (portable) prog-suite. I' using only the portable version. There is a serious problem/bug I1 experienced. After want to save my presentatuons in presentations-maker its failed, and the prog said: it's not possible because it's an illegal (pirate) version of a progam.. The non-portable waersion works flawlessly!(I think, the root of the the problem, that the portable-version put the samples/sablons etc. in different way. And, misfortunately, the portabilizing-process is not work for hunspell dictionaries, but its a minor problem. Thanks!
NunoSilva
on 2022-11-17 08:31
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There is also (with the same architecure) Ashampoo Free Office: |
Jarte is a word processor that uses Window's built-in word processing engine while adding many features missing in WordPad. It supports text files, RTF, DOC and DOCX file formats. Features include tabbed document interface, spell check, clipboard manager, bookmark support, visual header/footer designer, multi-level undo/redo etc.
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Runs on: | WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | Partial. Supports Unicode in documents, but cannot handle Unicode filenames. |
License: | Freeware |
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See: http://www.jarte.com/whats_new.html |
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smaragdus
on 2015-09-05 20:16
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The missing Jarte Forum thread- http://www.portablefreeware.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=2376 . |
Celtx is a specialized tool for writing and formatting a screenplay to meet the exacting screenplay submission standards set by the theater and film industries. X-Celtx is a portable version of the program.
Alternatively, an earlier, natively portable version is also available (download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice, launch PortableCeltx.exe)
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | No |
Unicode support: | Yes |
License: | Freeware/Open Source |
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Local
on 2007-09-14 12:38
I tried this a week or so ago and wasn't really impressed.
Tashi
on 2008-01-04 19:04
I've used this software for quite a while. It is specifically for writing screenplays. So if you want to write a script for your short film or a screenplay contest, this software rocks. It is feature rich. Otherwise if you are looking for something browser related, or a word processor, best to look elsewhere.
Taf
on 2011-08-30 12:38
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A more recent and steath release is hosted on wPP site: |
AbiWord is a fast, basic word processor with live collaboration capabilities and broad file support. Includes support for tables, images, equations, fonts, paragraph settings, print options, etc. Drawn from a cross-platform code base, the program can open and save to a wide variety of file types including Word (.doc and .docx files), OpenOffice, and many more. Includes writing collaboration with other AbiWord users over the internet using a direct IP connection. Online help documention can be found here.
AbiWord Portable is from PortableApps.com. X-AbiWord is also available. These two version 2.8.6 packages omitted grammar and other plugins. A package for AbiWord 2.9.2 has all the plugins and can be found here.
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | No |
Unicode support: | No |
License: | GPL |
How to extract: | Download the self-extracting EXE and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch AbiWordPortable.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | LibreOffice (Writer) |
What's new? |
Core:
Cross-platform:
Office OpenXML:
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webfork
on 2011-01-10 21:57
darkest: Abiword's image support isn't great. I recommend SoftMaker Office (http://www.portablefreeware.com/index.php?id=1463).
juvera
on 2011-11-12 14:21
Version 2.9.1 is available at sourceforge:
JohnTHaller
on 2011-11-13 17:17
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juvera: 2.9.1 is a development test, not a stable release. That's why PortableApps.com has the 2.8.x version listed as primary and then 2.9.x as a test for users to try out. PortableFreeware.com doesn't list development tests. |
Tomahawk is a full-featured word processor for RTF, TXT and other file formats. It includes tables, search and replace, HTML links, and drag-and-drop support for images. As the name implies, the program can import PDF files as well as export images and text from PDF files. Available dictionary and thesaurus available from the website.
NOTE: the website has gone offline, mirrors available.
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Runs on: | Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 / Win10 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | No |
License: | Free for personal use (may qualify as abandonware) |
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Similar/alternative apps: | Jarte |
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NunoEFSilva
on 2021-04-28 07:28
This is a fantastic piece of software.
shenzhou
on 2022-10-02 22:46
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"..the program can import PDF file" |
TextRoom is a distraction-free text editor developed with especially writers in mind. It's minimalist interface means that available tools are executed by function keys including spellcheck, scratchpad, formatting, date/time insert, and many more. Press F1 to see a list of available commands.
Cross-platform with clients available for Mac and Linux.
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder: TextRoom.ini |
Stealth: ? | No. May write to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Textroom\TextRoom for some versions of Windows |
License: | GPLv3 |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch textroom.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | q10 |
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IanFromBarrie
on 2013-02-17 00:21
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This doesn't seem quite ready for prime time yet. The website claims you can change font colors - a good idea, since the default color on my XP machine is dark grey on black. But there doesn't seem to be any way to do this from the menu, and no documentation to help with that. |
Angel Writer is a word processor that supports formatted text, graphics and tables. It opens and saves plain text, RTF and HTML files.
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Runs on: | Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | No |
License: | Freeware |
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0xdeadbeef
on 2014-03-11 17:16
It is possible to configure the Addict spellchecker to some degree by editing the registry.
NunoSilva
on 2023-03-05 13:19
It is feasible to "convert" Angel Writer at launch.
Midas
on 2023-03-07 09:04
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@NunoSilva: yaP could do it with relative ease IMHO -- please post your findings in the official forum topic to see if any help comes from the community... |
QJot is a rich text editor and WordPad replacement that can open various Word, Works, HTML, and even WordPerfect files. It also supports rich Unicode text and images and can 'Recover Text from Any File'. Saves to RTF, TXT, HTML formats, various DOC file formats, and WordPerfect.
Webpage offline; redirected to Softpedia.
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Stealth: ? | Yes |
Unicode support: | No |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice Launch QJot.exe. |
Similar/alternative apps: | AbiWord, Jarte |
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smaragdus
on 2015-09-05 21:03
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The actual QJot web page address- http://xtort.net/xtort-software/qjot/ |
q10 is a distraction-free, full screen writing environment (similar to Writeroom for OS X). Just you and a black screen to get your writing done without the distraction of menus, icons, etc. Includes a timer, spell check, and a customizable look. [Note: The version used for the size calculation was the version that includes the spell check]
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Runs on: | Win2K / WinXP |
Writes settings to: | Application folder. |
Unicode support: | Partial. According to the forums for this software the next version (1.2.22) will have full unicode support. |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the "PortableApps" self-extracting EXE and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch q10.exe. |
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Midas
on 2009-09-02 13:07
One word: abandonware -- wish someone would take it up to iron the tiny niggles it still has... It would then be absolutely perfect!
KingMudkip
on 2009-10-18 15:49
You can now download a .zip of Q10 from the site & not have to mess around with the .paf file.
KingMudkip
on 2010-01-23 13:32
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Hey, has anybody tried this thing under Win7? |
CopyWriter is a word processor that functions similar to many text editors, working with basic formatting (bold, italic, etc.) as well as a HEX editor. The program can open text, RTF, DOC and binary files.
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Runs on: | Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP / Vista / Win7 / Win8 |
Writes settings to: | Application folder |
Unicode support: | No |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch CopyWriter.exe. |
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Technomancer
on 2008-07-03 10:04
A Pretty good, basic editor, doesn't handle images but if you need an RTF editor this one's o.k.
smaragdus
on 2015-09-05 20:56
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CopyWriter has a new web page- http://www.laurenzvangaalen.nl/software/copywriter.htm |
AcroPAD is a simple Notepad-like program with PDF production capability. Handy for quick generation of simple PDF documents.
Note: website offline, linking to archive.org mirror.
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Runs on: | Win95 / Win98 / WinME / WinNT / Win2K / WinXP |
Writes settings to: | None |
License: | Freeware |
How to extract: | Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of your choice. Launch AcroPad.exe. |
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Good_Freeware_Hunter
on 2010-02-08 01:26
Does exactly what it says, simple, and works great. Tested on Vista SP1.
__philippe
on 2017-04-08 15:40
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AcroPAD |