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  1. S

    Apple Pages: Adjust line spacing for one line?

    Hello, I inserted a "♭" symbol in a line and it thereby increased the line spacing of that line. It's much larger than the other lines now. When I go into the Format -> Spacing menu and reduce the Spacing, all lines get decreased. It seems like it is not necessarily the line spacing that...
  2. finito

    Finito - use AI in any Mac app

    Hello folks, my name is Mike Antonic, previously I was the lead developer of PaintCode (www.paintcodeapp.com) and Drama (www.drama.app). I developed a new native app for Mac called Finito: https://www.finito.ai/ It can help you improve your writing, correct grammar, answer questions, generate...
  3. IdeaPunch

    Introducing Breveto: The Writing App You'll Fall in Love With

    Hey Everyone, After two years of development, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of Breveto, a beautiful writing app for Mac! You can use it for note-taking, writing, journaling, task lists, project planning, dev notes; you name it! Breveto comes feature-packed with an exceptional writing...
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    OutlineEdit 3 released

    Hi, after a long time of working on it, the next big version of OutlineEdit for Mac has been released, with many new features. OutlineEdit 3.0 highlights: ⋅ All about outlines: Create hierarchical, structured documents fast and easy ⋅ Fully native application: Great look and feel, ease of use...
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    All iPads iPad Air 4/Pro + Magic Keyboard for Content Drafting?

    Hey there, I work as a full-time Copywriter and whittle away at personal fiction projects during my time off. Once the pandemic is over, I plan on travelling extensively for writing retreats/inspiration. While normally I use a custom-built PC and ultrawide monitor, changing up where I work...
  6. frode

    Author word processor, Reader PDF reader

    Hi, I am the developer of the 'Author' word processor, as well as the 'Reader' PDF reader and the 'Liquid' tool, all exclusive to macOS of course. If you are interested in a different way to write and cite, as well as having your work exported to academic formatted PDF automatically, please...
  7. spiderman0616

    My wife made me an awesome iPad stand.

    So I draw/write/design on my iPad a lot on the couch or in bed and prop it up on a pillow or something, but I didn't have a good option for using it at the table or my desk in that scenario. I didn't want to buy the $100 Smart Folio when I already have the Magic Keyboard, so I gave my wife some...
  8. socialj

    EasyLetter - Create well formatted letters for all purposes

    I created a first version of EasyLetter for macOS. It enables you to create uniform letters without having to deal with ambiguous constraints in layout programs. You can use standards for US Letter and A4 (DIN 5008-A or DIN 5008-B) as layout and the following core features: ✅ Optional folding...
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    iPad Pro Apple Pencil 2 not working on iPad Pro 11" 2018 edges?

    Hello guys, I've been using the iPad Pro 2018 + Apple Pencil 2 and it's been going great but I notice that when I try to use an app like notes or notability if I try to write/draw near the top and down bezels (if the iPad is in the normal vertical position) the pencil is not detected. This...
  10. Guan14

    Hi, I made an app that lets you turn your ideas into text documents using mind maps

    Hi folks! Guan here, creator and developer of WriteMapper. I’ve been working hard these past few months, through and during the holiday season to launch WriteMapper 2 this 2019! Here's a short introduction video: WriteMapper lets you turn your ideas into text documents using mind maps...
  11. R

    OutlineEdit 2 released (free)

    Hi everyone, finally, OutlineEdit 2 is out! It follows the same concept that OutlineEdit has always had: A simple and super fast outliner that includes some powerful organising and structuring features. Version 2 comes with an all-new editor core, refined design, better document access and...
  12. ondert

    2010 Macbook with SSD Slow Writing Speed

    Hello folks, At home we have a 2010 white unibody macbook. I decided to upgrade it and leave to my mom. I upgraded its ram to 4gb and put a Sandisk SSD Plus 120gb ssd. However, when I test the writing/reading speeds with Blackmagic disk speed test, I get about 250 mb/sec reading which is nice...
  13. R

    Resolved Nocturnal distraction-free writing in Tiger?

    I've just joined the club, as I managed to track down a neat 17" iMac G4. I wanted to mostly have it as a writing platform for late nights. On my main computer, I've used OmmWriter and FocusWriter because of these very important points: Distraction free: Full screen; None or barely any...
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    Writing Software for PowerPC?

    Hi PowerPC Users! I've got quite an important question regarding PowerPC software available for iBooks. i'll be an owner of an iBook G3 Clamshell very soon and will be doing my best to keep in as good condition but give it some use. Although I'll have some internet/networking via the Airport...
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    Macbook or Macbook Pro for writing?

    So, I am trying to decide between the macbook and the new macbook pro. Here are the basics: I am a professional writer. I mainly use my laptop for writing, which usually means having final draft, microsoft word, iTunes and safari all running at the same time. I need to be able to store music...
  16. Linusedwards

    Universal Compo - A Writing App

    Compo is the simplest way to write on iPhone or iPad. Download Now or check out the website. Compo gives you a single, beautiful place to compose and save all of your writings, whether they be short stories, articles, blog posts, poems, essays... whatever inspires you. It's designed around...
  17. R

    OutlineEdit

    Hey there, I am the developer of OutlineEdit for Mac, a simple yet powerful tool for sketching thoughts. Version 1.6 was just released on the Mac App Store - here is what's new: Pinboard for Today View: keep to do lists and notes always in reach, just one swipe away Refined editing: automatic...
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    Big Pro As Collaboration Tool

    Just thought I would relay a cool experience I had yesterday with my 12.9" iPP. I had a research meeting with a couple of other scientists. I brought along my iPP and Apple Pencil. We were sitting in front of one of the other researcher's computers because she was showing us some new results...
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    English Alphabets And Numbers APP

    With a motive to give kids a great learning experience, our kid friendly application opens the door for young learners to practice writing english alphabets and numbers with appropriate animations and back ground music. It doesn't stop there, it will teach them to learn and pronounce the words...