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  • Introducing the Next Generation of Simpletext

    October 12, 2024

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    Yeow Jin

    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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  • Coming Soon: Simpletext 5

    May 26, 2024

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    Yeow Jin

    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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  • WWDC23 and What It Means to Simpletext

    June 16, 2023

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    Yeow Jin

    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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  • New in Simpletext 4.5: Line Spacing

    February 6, 2023

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    Yeow Jin

    The line spacing setting in Simpletext has evolved gradually over the years. Here’s a backstory.

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  • Meet Wander, a Beautiful Theme for Writing in Simpletext

    January 12, 2023

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    Yeow Jin

    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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  • Simpletext for iOS 16 and macOS Ventura Now Available

    September 16, 2022

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    Yeow Jin

    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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  • 8 Beautiful Free Font Alternatives You Can Use in Simpletext

    July 8, 2022

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    Yeow Jin

    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.

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  • Is Simpletext Suitable for Long-Form Writing?

    May 23, 2022

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    Yeow Jin

    Think of Simpletext as a typewriter rather than a computer. Can you write a book with a typewriter?

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  • 2 Ways to Search in Simpletext

    February 8, 2022

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    Yeow Jin

    This post is applicable for Simpletext 4 on iPad and iPhone running iOS 15. I’ve received several questions recently about the search capabilities of Simpletext. Specifically, on whether you can just type in a word in the search bar and be presented with all the files containing that word. The short answer is, yes, you…

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  • What’s New in Simpletext 4

    December 6, 2021

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    Yeow Jin

    After months of development behind the scenes, I’m glad to finally be able to share what I’ve been working on. Here’s what’s new with the all-new Simpletext.

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