Simple distraction-free text editor without any rich text nonsense. The simplicity is a feature.
■ Highlights
- No formatting. Just text.
- Edit any plain text file like .txt, .csv, .md, etc
- Optimal line spacing and length
- Word count
- Brain dump mode
■ Known issues
The app does not have the ability to print because of iOS limitations.
Brain dump mode does not work properly with some Asian languages.
■ Brain dump mode
Lets you only write, but not delete or edit. This helps you focus on the actual writing instead of getting distracted with editing and nitpicking.
■ FAQ
‣ Can you add a typewriter mode (centered text)?
I don't plan to add that.
‣ Does it handle huge files?
No. The app is optimized for writing. Use a proper code editor for such files.
■ Support
You can contact me through the feedback button in the app.
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Plain Text Editor FAQ
Is Plain Text Editor free?
Yes, Plain Text Editor is completely free and it doesn't have any in-app purchases or subscriptions.
Is Plain Text Editor legit?
✅ The Plain Text Editor app appears to be high-quality and legitimate. Users are very satisfied.
plain text editor experiences
This app has access to your entire file system from the get-go not as a choice after it opens. everything you own is exposed to this app when you first open it.
This app presents files it cannot possibly edit your PNG files as an example.
This app does not offer its own sandboxed storage solution. this apps filing system is your devices filing system and you can't keep them separated.
not an option to limit your devices file access. again everything is wide open from the get go.
Unless this app has access to your entire filing system it will not work, it will not create a new file.
out of the box this app is allowed access to your iCloud and your on my iPhone and cellular data. Think about that an app that doesn't need cellular data is given automatic permission to cellular data. You need to go to settings before you ever open this app and switch off cellular data. Think about that, this app is given free range of your filing system including files it has no ability to edit and cellular data.
Cannot paste into the rename input box. Cannot renamed once file is named from within the app.
The user interface will cover end of file making that inaccessible when the file exceeds screen height.
There is no way to bring up the end of file and start to add text from there without finagling and gestures uncommon, gestures found by accident. I would like to see the end of file so I can place the cursing position and continue after correcting previous edit somewhere mid page but that doesn't happen.
There's no way to hide the user interface in order to allow a better reading/ proof experience.
there is no undo, redo navigation.
this app jumps cursor locations while reading and you will lose your focus in a heartbeat.
I created the the review for this app from within this app and our completion the back nav button is unresponsive. I am unable to go back and create another document I have to close the app down and restart, shame!
The app is AutoCorrect in my work. I'm told this is a simple text editor and it's correct in my work. These corrections are not improvements. These corrections are suggestions that don't relate to what I'm trying to write and I am unable to turn off this behavior.
I tried to save this document I used to create this review and it's not allowed. I get a message telling me there is no location available to write it rather than a prompt asking me where to store it!
after I close and open the app and I
Nice app, would be nicer if the text line height can be adjusted
The app is really nice and simple! I really like it. It would be nicer if there are options to adjust the line height. The current behavior is that the line height seems to be fixed no matter what size of the font is, so does the cursor height.
Another winner from Sindre!
It’s like Christmas Day when Sindre drops a new app because you know it’s going to be something amazing! Plain Text Editor is no exception; it’s head and shoulders above every other app in its class and just delivers. Clean, simple, fast, and lightweight — what more can you ask for? This app immediately became my default text editor after I made a quick two letter shortcut via Alfred.
And of course it has Dark Mode, so my eyes are happy too. Thanks Sindre!
Essential
Intuitive and useful.
macOS autocorrect doesn’t work
I like the concept of this app, and it’s beautifully designed and executed. But macOS autocorrect and word completion don’t work in it, which seems odd, since it’s a native app.
Very good
I like having a modern execution of a good old text editor. Well engineered!
Great replacement for Apple’s TextEdit
Simple, opens quickly, does the job.
While I like editing Markdown in a more fully-featured editor with formatting and styles, I always end up needing a super fast app for plain text notes. Apple’s TextEdit has become slower and slower to open, and I just want something I can click on and (ideally, immediately) start typing. Plain Text Editor is about as perfect as I’ve found so far!
Thank you so much.
Practical Dev
Developer appreciates little things. He’ll make your life easier, and a few bucks contribution is worth that!
Works ok…
…but crashes trying to open a 10MB json file for me. That’s not even that big, honestly. Should be able to handle a 10MB json file if it wants to be taken seriously. Sorry :/
great private text editor without baggae
Been wanting a plain text app that doesn’t track you for a long time and it doesn’t disappoint 👍
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