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Well, back in those days, styling choices could be incredibly limited (depending on whether you were using a green screen vs gui), especially if the word proces
by slantyyz 7y ago
Well, back in those days, styling choices could be incredibly limited (depending on whether you were using a green screen vs gui), especially if the word processor's output was limited to a daisy wheel printer.
I think the vast number of styling and formatting options these days can easily distract writers from... writing, which is probably why Markdown and focused writing tools have become so popular.
- tyingq 7y agoVery true. WordStar gave me headings, bullets, bold, italic, etc. But not much more. Kept my focus on the words.
- garganzol 7y agoYou may find WordGrinder by David Given a treat. It is the most close resemblance of WordStar experience nowadays and it is free.
- tyingq 7y agoAmen. <ctrl>KP to my friends. I will check it out. The link: http://cowlark.com/wordgrinder/index.html http://cowlark.com/wordgrinder/index.html