Slant community chat on Discourse| 5 Recommended Products | Recommendations | Platforms | Project management | Imports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Monospace· · · | 3 | 0 | – | – | – |
| #2 Google Docs· · · | 1 | 0 | All, cloud-based | Yes | .doc, .docx, .docm .dot, .dotx, .dotm, .html, .txt, .rtf, .odt |
| #3 Microsoft Word· · · | 1 | 0 | – | – | – |
| #4 iA Writer· · · | 0 | 0 | MacOS, iOS, Android | – | – |
| #5 JotterPad· · · | 0 | 0 | – | – | – |
Pro Supports Dropbox sync
Dropbox integration updates files in real time.
Pro Files are organized via hashtags instead of folders
You organize files by adding hashtags as the last line of a document. You can even use nested hashtags for greater control.
Pro Distraction-free
Monospace Writer's interface is clutter-free, there's nothing but text on the screen.
Con Hashtag-based organizational method might not feel intuitive
Using hashtags might take some to get used when transition from more common organizational methods like folder-based organization.
Pro Easy to cooperatively write
It's a piece of cake to set up a document where many individuals can edit at the same time.
Pro In-depth formatting options
Unlike other word processing apps for Android, Microsoft Word for Android in-depth formatting options. Font styling, colors, bullets, alignment, etc. can all be changed. Similar to features available in desktop version.
Pro Popular
Microsoft Word, as well as other apps included with Microsoft's Office suites are some of the most widely used apps under the productivity category.
Con Can feel bloated
Word for Android aims to include as much of the same functionality as its desktop counterpart. If you're looking for a simple app to text documents, Word might too much functionality that gets in the way of actually writing.
Pro A mode that brings focus to the sentence you're working on
Enabling Focus Mode will dim the whole text except the sentence you are currently writing on.
Pro Easy cloud sync
You can sync your iA Writer documents with your iCloud or Dropbox account from within the editor.
Pro Allows customizing style
You can change the font to suite your needs.
Pro RTL support
Supports right-to-left languages.
Con Free version includes a PDF watermark
If you're using the free version of the application PDF exports will have a watermark.
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