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Ask HN: Windows Notepad Replacement?
Recently I've taken to keeping basic task lists in outline format using Notepad in Vista. It works great for just spewing info into it but I need just a little bit more for it to be perfect.
I'm looking for the most basic editor that exists that allows timestamping, bold/italic/underlined text, bullet lists, and strikethrough text. This is a rare moment as well where I would prefer a desktop app over a web app as I want the quickest working solution possible.
This isn't for coding, I use Intype for that. Also, notepad++ has way too many options/is too programmer centric. I just need it for taking down notes and task lists.
Anyone know of anything that fits the bill?
- noodle 17y agonotepad2 might be a good choice, although not the complete solution you're asking for.
- gojomo 17y agoIf you can live with plain text (using conventions to simulate the formatting you mention), emacs inside cygwin might be a good choice. (Well, I'm sure there's a way to create a highlight mode that includes your formatting, but for just 'notes and task lists' plain text should be plenty.)
- js65536 17y agoEditplus is my goto quick Notepad like app. http://Editplus.com http://Editplus.com Evernote is a decent 'note taking' app. http://evernote.com http://evernote.com . Microsoft Onenote is okay as a standalone app, but has pretty nice integration with Outlook and the rest of the MS Suite. Try it out if you are working at an organization that's running MS products.
- brianto2010 17y agoWould Wordpad work? It does basic formatting as per your requirement and is bundled with the OS.
- buugs 17y agoAgreed, basic formatting (rtf) and easy to use and bundled.
- pasbesoin 17y agoIt doesn't fit your description of "a minimal text editor", but I"ve been happy with the free and well supported ToDoList: http://www.codeproject.com/KB/applications/todolist2.aspx http://www.codeproject.com/KB/applications/todolist2.aspx It supports fairly full featured, hierarchical to do lists. However, it also has a rich text component for its comments, that supports the features you describe. I use that component for quickie logs; Control-D inserts a timestamp at the insertion point. Again, I realize it doesn't precisely fit your description, but on the chance you or another reader finds it of interest.
- ddemchuk 17y agoHey everyone, thanks for the replies. After digging for what was probably longer than necessary, I think I've found the perfect solution: http://www.sgssoft.com/winpad/winpad.asp http://www.sgssoft.com/winpad/winpad.asp hopefully that app will help someone else who is in the same boat as me...