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Earlier this year, I made a small change to the line length setting in Simpletext. Previously, this setting was a simple dropdown with three options: Narrow, Standard, and Wide. For a long time, those three choices were enough. But as Simpletext grew, the feedback I received made one thing clear.
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Just a quick note that Simpletext has been updated to support the new Liquid Glass design in iOS 26 and macOS Tahoe. Check out the updated screenshots. As always, this update is available as a free update for all Simpletext users. Happy writing!
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A few weeks ago, I received an email from a user with a suggestion that had never crossed my mind before: “What if there’s an option to hide the blinking caret when writing?”
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I’m excited to unveil Simpletext 5, a complete rebuild of the app, now available as a free update. Update (February 3, 2025): Simpletext 5 for macOS is now available. Thank you for your patience!
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If I were to start over again, what would I do differently? Every few years, I’d ask myself the same question. If I had known what I knew today, how would I have built Simpletext? What features would I exclude, and how would I structure the codebase?
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It was a big week for Apple. They showcased the latest technologies across their entire software lineup, and unveiled an all-new spatial computing platform with Vision Pro. With the latest enhancements in iOS 17, iPadOS 17 and macOS Sonoma, what does it all mean to Simpletext?
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The line spacing setting in Simpletext has evolved gradually over the years. Here’s a backstory.
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Imagine yourself in a quiet place away from the noise. Take a sip of freshly brewed coffee, settle into your chair and let your mind wander …
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This post is updated on October 26, 2022 following the release of macOS Ventura. It’s that time of the year again when Apple releases major updates to their software platforms. And every year, as I go through the WWDC sessions, I always look for two things: (1) Are there any new system features that can
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Typography has always been an integral part of Simpletext. While it comes with what I consider to be among the finest fonts ever designed, I also realized that typography is subjective. You may have your own personal favorites.