Left
A downloadable tool for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Left(Electron) is distractionless plaintext editor designed to quickly navigate between segments of an essay, or multiple documents. It features an auto-complete, synonyms suggestions, writing statistics, markup-based navigation and a speed-reader.
The application was initially created to help Rek with the writing of the upcoming novel Wiktopher, and later made available as a free and open source software.
In 2021, Left was re-written as a lightweight graphical text editor for the uxn system. The Uxn version features Uxntal syntax highlight, proportional text, a snarf buffer and chorded controls. See the documentation.
Both are available for download.
Status | Released |
Category | Tool |
Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
Rating | Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars (93 total ratings) |
Author | Rek & Devine |
Tags | Minimalist, Text based, text-editor, tool, writing |
Mentions | Here's some incredible non-gaming conten..., Our favorite non-gaming content of 2017 |
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Development log
- Faster, better Left!Aug 07, 2018
- Added find/replaceJan 31, 2018