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WordGrinder: Terminal-based distraction free word processor

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143 points sathishmanohar | 1 comments | 11 Apr 23 19:40 UTC | HN request time: 0.206s | source
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chankstein38 ◴[11 Apr 23 20:13 UTC] No.35530862[source]▶
So what actually is this? Reading through it, the description sounds like it's basically notepad? Why would I use this instead of notepad except for some sort of aesthetic of working in the terminal?
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LeoPanthera ◴[11 Apr 23 21:11 UTC] No.35531628[source]▶
It’s a word processor. Notepad is a text editor. They are not the same thing.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Word_processor

I think a lot of people have forgotten that “word processors” were originally mechanical devices, and then electrical and electronic devices, before ultimately becoming software.

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c-smile ◴[11 Apr 23 21:21 UTC] No.35531742[source]▶
It is not a word processor in common sense.

Difference between Word Processor and text editor is in WYSIWYG mode of operation. At least for most of people.

Like my Sciter.Notes (https://notes.sciter.com) has better chances to be named as Word Processor as its primary mode is WYSIWYG. It also supports WordGrinder alike mode (Markdown editing) so users can chose what mode is more suitable for particular document type.

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1. coldtea ◴[12 Apr 23 08:22 UTC] No.35536533[source]▶
>Difference between Word Processor and text editor is in WYSIWYG mode of operation. At least for most of people.

Those people are mistaken.