10 great text editors for different platforms

1. Google Docs

Platforms: web, Android, iOS.
Russian interface: there is.
Price: is free.

One of the most popular text editors and, for many, the default text editor. Completely free and available to anyone with a browser and internet connection.

The main features of "Documents" include voice input, adding bookmarks, tips mode for collaboration, automatic saving of text and revision history, as well as synchronization. The Google search feature will allow you to see the meaning of a word without opening a new window in your browser.

You can also use Google Docs offline. You just need to install a Chrome extension or mobile app.

2. Microsoft Word

Platforms: web, Windows, macOS, Android, iOS.
Russian interface: there is.
Price: free or $ 70 per year.

Another well-known text editor that any computer user knows about. This is because Word is simple, contains many tools and step-by-step instructions.

There is a search for spelling errors, an online reference, saving a file in the required extension, built-in multi-window mode, convenient mechanisms for working with links and footnotes, inserting and creating pictures in a file, as well as many other interesting functions. Some features are available for free at.

Templates are one of the main features of the editor. You can create not only standard format documents, but also envelopes, letters, brochures and postcards.

Word has sync via the OneDrive cloud, so you can work with texts on any device.

3. LibreOffice Writer

Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux.
Russian interface: there is.
Price: is free.

LibreOffice Writer is a completely free and open source text editor with basic functions similar to Word.

The application allows you to upload files to the Internet, having previously exported them to HTML, and also supports all popular formats of text documents.

LibreOffice Writer's arsenal includes many different formatting styles. Text structures and linking allow you to do the layout of newsletters, flyers, and so on. A nice feature of the editor is the auto-completion feature, which offers options for quickly entering words or phrases, and the automatic creation of a table of contents.

LibreOffice Writer is portable. It can be used without installing the program on a computer.

4. Bear

Platforms: macOS, iOS.
Russian interface: there is.
Price: is free; additional features for $ 15 per year.

A cool note-taking app that is perfect for more complex texts, thanks to Markdown support and a user-friendly editor with a lot of customization.

Bear has a well-thought-out interface and pleasant design with a choice of themes. Tags and internal links are used to organize content and navigate through the text. You can pin frequently used documents to the sidebar, and easily find the files you need through search.

Bear is available for free on select devices. A $ 15 / year subscription is only needed for syncing between Mac, iPhone and iPad, additional themes, and advanced export options.

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5.iA Writer

Platforms: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS.
Russian interface: there is.
Price: 2 790 rubles.

This editor is considered the most minimalist: its creators believe that extra buttons should not distract from work. The main feature of iA Writer is the Markdown markup language that bloggers and journalists love. You can export your document to the most popular text file formats and even HTML. The program also has synchronization between devices, as well as uploading documents to the Dropbox cloud.

iA Writer boasts night mode, CSS template creation and focus mode that magnifies selected text. With the program, you can also upload drafts to Medium and WordPress sites.

The app offers 2 weeks of free trial.

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6. Simplenote

Platforms: web, Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS.
Russian interface: there is.
Price: is free.

Simplenote is a lightweight cross-platform note-taking application that allows you to work with texts on any device and even in a browser.

The program has a rather austere interface and contains a minimum of settings. It still has everything you need: Markdown support, tagging and search, sticky notes, a dark theme, and instant sync between desktop and mobile.

Simplenote has a concentration mode that hides unnecessary interface elements. In addition, you can share the document with another person and collaborate on the text.

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7. Typora

Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux.
Russian interface: there is.
Price: is free.

The program is suitable for everyone who needs a simple and intuitive tool for working with texts.

Typora has no frills in the interface: a side menu and a minimalistic editor window, in which even the Markdown markup hides immediately after typing, turning the text into formatted. The program automatically creates the structure of the document by subheadings, shows the table of contents and statistics.

Focus and typewriter modes are provided for maximum concentration. There are several themes to choose from that change the appearance of the window and the typography of the text.

8. Atom

Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux.
Russian interface: no.
Price: is free.

This versatile text editor can be adapted to any need through a huge number of settings and installation of various add-ons.

Atom is more focused on coding, but after installing the appropriate plugin, it can be turned into a Markdown editor. The program has a file browser, tabs and even the function of splitting the window into parts for simultaneous work with multiple drafts.

The application has huge customization possibilities. For these purposes, there is a special store where you can download everything: from themes to modules that extend functionality.

9. Scrivener

Platforms: Windows, macOS, iOS.
Russian interface: Windows only.
Price: 49 dollars.

The Scrivener developers have focused on functionality. You can create layouts or choose the one you want from the ready-made ones, use a convenient search, add statuses to folders, files and notes, create footnotes and comments, set deadlines for the number of words or characters.

For the most experienced users, there are statistics that show how many words were written on a given day, as well as "Snapshots" that allow you to see all changes in a certain part of the text.

The free version of the program is available for 30 days.

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10. Ulysses

Platforms: macOS, iOS.
Russian interface: there is.
Price: 2,550 rubles per year.

Another professional text-writing application for creating books, scripts, and other serious projects.

Despite the abundance of functions, Ulysses has a very light and intuitive interface that is flexible to customize. The program supports Markdown markup, footnotes and links. With the help of folders and tags, it is easy to organize texts and collect the texture for the material. There are word-per-day goals to help writers stay on track.

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