A full-screen workspace with its controls tucked out of sight is what FocusWriter offers writers. Move the pointer to a screen edge to reveal the interface, then return to the document without keeping menus in view.
The interface appears when you move to a screen edge
FocusWriter keeps its controls hidden while you type. Moving the pointer to the edge of the screen brings up the menus and other interface elements, so you can access them when needed without leaving them on display throughout a writing session.
Themes let you set the font, text colors, and background image. A chosen theme can give the writing area a consistent look, whether you prefer a plain color or an image behind the page.
Goals and timers keep a writing session on track
Set a daily writing goal and use a timer to structure a session. FocusWriter also provides updating writing statistics, including word counts, so you can check your progress without relying on a separate tracking tool.
Spell-checking is available as you write, and multiple documents can remain open in the program. These features fit into the same composing workspace as the hidden menus and themed background.
FocusWriter returns to the current document
When launched, FocusWriter automatically loads the work in progress and returns to the point where you last stopped. That behavior lets you resume a draft without searching through folders or locating the previous cursor position.
Documents can be opened and saved in TXT, RTF, and ODT formats. The editor is centered on writing text and does not offer advanced formatting tools.
Pros
- Themes can change the font, colors, and background image
- Daily word goals and writing timers track a session
- Supports TXT, RTF, and ODT documents
- Reopens the current document at the last position
Cons
- It does not include advanced formatting tools
How do you reveal FocusWriter’s controls?
Move the pointer to a screen edge to bring up the hidden interface.
Can FocusWriter track daily writing progress?
Yes. It provides daily goals, timers, and updating writing statistics.
What document formats does FocusWriter support?
It supports TXT, RTF, and ODT documents.
