Will not be on this list Microsoft Word. Even though Office 2016 looks and works well, it's still better suited for working with large documents. Because it has so many functions, they can be distracting from your work.

I also decided to exclude Pages. There are no complaints about the version for macOS, but editing text on iOS is extremely inconvenient because the pages are not optimized for the phone screen in any way.

Each editor on this list has apps for iOS, macOS, or a web version, Markdown support, and character counter support.

iA Writer

My personal favorite, and the opposite Microsoft Office. A minimum of settings and a huge working window - this is how iA Writer can be briefly described.

The advantages of this editor include its simplicity, synchronization via iCloud or Dropbox, a beautiful and convenient standard font, and the presence of a dark theme. If you need an editor that doesn't have to distract you from anything, then iA Writer is the perfect choice.

Some may feel that it has too few settings. For example, you cannot change the font and other usual text parameters. But this is its main feature. The developers decided that the fewer settings, the more concentrated the work.

But free editor doesn't mean he's bad. Some provide their product for testing in order to understand whether this product is suitable for you or not. After the test, you can already choose whether to buy it or not.

HTML editors on Mac OS X

Below we provide you with a selection of the best free HTML editors for Mac OS X.

It is a relatively new and fresh development, for those who do not need an editor every day, but just want an editor with syntax highlighting. You can think of CotEditor as Notepad++ for OS X. It supports split editing area, good search and replace functions, excellent syntax highlighting for 40 programming languages, and comes with eight themes.

For a simple editor, you can customize the application more than standard editors, and it's worth trying it out in action.

Brackets

Brackets A modern open source editor with several extremely interesting features. For example, when using Adobe Creative Cloud Extract(preview), you can see the design parts of the project being developed, such as colors, types, stories, etc. directly from PSD file and convert with minimal effort into correct CSS code.

Additionally, you can extract layers as images, and use the information from the PSD as variables in preprocessors. This also allows you to determine the distances and proportions of elements without leaving the editor.

Please remember Note: Use of Adobe Creative Cloud requires a paid subscription.

Another benefit of Brackets is the add-ons you can use to customize the editor to suit your needs. New extensions become available every 3-4 weeks.

Also in Brackets you can use “quick editing” and “preview” when working with LESS, and also SCSS files, which simplifies the workflow. Together with these and other extensions and Adobe Creative Cloud, this editor can be a great tool for professionals.

is a minimalist favorite among developers because it can easily be customized using a JSON file. In addition, there are many extensions to “improve” the editor. Examples of useful plugins include: Emmet(former Zen Coding– for fast coding), Sublime Linter(to find errors in the source code), Highlighter(to find related brackets and tags).

The ability to change themes is also supported. All standard functions such as find and replace are included of course. The editor is available in a trial version with no expiration date, so you can use it on an ongoing basis. However, you should purchase a license if you are sure you will use it regularly.

Google Web Designer

Yes, Google also provides web designer tools. Nevertheless, Google Web Designer works almost exactly like Adobe Dreamweaver. This is not a "pure" HTML editor, but a combination WYSIWYG (what you see is what you get– what you see is what you get) and a text editor. You can work with both interfaces, both graphically and directly with code.

Google Web Designer supports "correct" generation of HTML5 and CSS3 code with graphical interface. The correctness of the generated code often depends on the number of elements.

Aptana Studio 3

Aptana Studio is one of the best known and most versatile development tools available. This is a powerful tool that supports the most common programming and markup languages, such as: HTML (including HTML5), CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Ruby.

Featuring Git integration, a debugger for Ruby and JavaScript, and a built-in terminal with options for extensions. Aptana Studio is designed for almost any purpose. The latest web standards are generally supported.

Conclusion

Some of the best HTML editors for Mac OS X are free or available as a no-limit trial. Sublime Text is very productive and can be configured without any problems. And CotEditor can be an excellent tool for developers who are just starting to learn programming or web development.

For example, I use Brackets. In my opinion this is best code editor, among those listed. You can read about the capabilities of this editor in my

Everyone Good morning! I'm often asked which text editor is best for laying out WordPress files?

Of course, you can use a standard text editor like Notepad, but there are plenty of other editors that offer features like syntax highlighting, advanced search and replace, FTP integration and much more, which is why I decided to review the 12 best text editors. which are suitable for Mac users and Windows.

Notepad++

Notepad++ is a free text editor with open source For Windows users. It is simple and understandable even for beginners, but at the same time functional enough for even the most advanced users. It has syntax highlighting with support for many languages, including PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS. The editor has a built-in FTP plugin that allows you to connect to the server and edit files directly without leaving the editor.

TextWrangler

TextWrangler is, one might say, a lightweight version of the very popular text editor BBEdit. This free editor is powerful and multifunctional. It has a fairly intuitive user interface, so browsing through files and working on projects won't be a hassle. TextWrangler is equipped with an advanced search and replace tool, it can directly edit and save files to FTP and SFTP servers. Syntax highlighting for many programming languages is also available here; it fully supports UTF-8 and even allows you to convert the character encoding of text documents.

Coda is perhaps one of the most loved text editors for Mac by web developers. It is famous for its ridiculously beautiful interface and powerful, well-thought-out features. Through Coda you can edit local or deleted files, manage projects, work with several files simultaneously, easily switching between tabs. The editor comes with a terminal, debugger, preview and inspection suite, and many other amazing features.

The cost of one license for Coda is $99, but believe me, it's worth it.

Sublime Text is a cross-platform text editor suitable for Mac, Windows and Linux users. It has all the functions you expect from a powerful editor, and even many other additional and not entirely necessary ones.

Sublime Text has a very nice interface, however, you can customize it to suit your needs and tastes. There are advanced code editor functions that allow you to do autocompletion, autocompletion, calling context menu, multiple selection, split editing and much more.

Three-user and single-user licenses are available for $70. I use it myself and recommend it, it’s very pleasant to work in this code editor. I recommend!

TextMate is something like operating system Apple, but only in the world of text editors. This is a simple, feature-rich editor for Mac. It has an ergonomic interface, advanced search and replace functions, autocompletion, collapsible code blocks - and this is just a small part of the available functions. The editor costs $60, but you can also find a version for free download.

Atom is a professional open source cross-platform text editor. Just like in WordPress, here you can submit packages and themes for software. The editor has a nice interface, which, however, can be changed by installing the desired theme. Equipped with a built-in package manager, smart autocompletion, file browser, multi-window, find and replace function.

BBEdit is a great text and HTML editor for Mac. It has all the necessary features of a powerful editor. Syntax highlighting, Advanced search and replace, autocompletion, quick search, multiple tabs, split editing windows and much, much more.

The BBEdit editor costs $49.99, but you can download a trial version for free.

UltraEdit is a powerful text and HTML editor suitable for Mac, Windows, and Linux users. Some of the available functions are auto-completion, recording and playback of macros, bookmarks, block selection and text editing, syntax highlighting for the most popular programming languages.

The cost of the editor is $79.5. You can also find free trials.

Vim is one of the most powerful open source text editors; Suitable for Mac, Windows and Linux users. It is an improved and updated version of the Vi editor, has a huge number of functions. It is so powerful and multifunctional that it is rightly compared to an IDE, i.e. with the system software, which is used for software development.

Brackets was developed by Adobe to take word processing to the next level. It is positioned as an advanced text editor that understands web design. The editor opens PSD files, which simplifies and speeds up the coding process. It is a free, open-source, cross-platform editor suitable for Mac, Windows, and Linux users.

CoffeeCup HTML Editor

CoffeeCup HTML Editor is an easy-to-use HTML editor for Windows. It supports PHP, HTML, Markdown, CSS. It has features such as autocompletion, syntax checking, semantic code and much more. I’ll say right away that this is far from an ideal text editor for many programming languages, but if you want to master and become proficient in working with

PHP, HTML and CSS, then Coffee Cup HTML editor is what you need. Cost $69 with limited free trial version for download.

Espresso is a web developer software that runs on the Mac. It is equipped with a powerful text editor and CSSEdit. It has a very nice interface and many advanced features such as drag and drop, code folding, navigator, live editing and X-ray viewing. Cost $75.

Still looking for the perfect text editor for your Mac? Then read our review dedicated to the best known text editors with text markup support.

If you are asked, “Why do you love Mac?”, you will most likely be taken aback and never give a comprehensive answer. In addition to the general characteristics that attract potential Mac owners, there are certain programs and applications, in the absence of which any computer, laptop or tablet turns into a banal means of accessing the network.

One of these “vital” programs for most users, regardless of age and field of activity, is a text editor. We'll talk about them today.

Let's start with this, perhaps the most famous text editor. The team of creators promises users advanced publishing capabilities, namely: management of layers of text, images, SmartArt objects and diagrams; the ability to quickly format, compare styles and document contents. In addition, you can work with the document by turning on focus mode, which blocks all other windows, menus, etc.

WordOnline makes it possible to access documents anywhere and from any computer. You can process files together with colleagues, relatives and friends. At first glance, everything looks pretty good, and this could be enough. However, more and more users are complaining about Microsoft Word for Mac due to the fact that the latter turns out to be quite slow and freezing. Therefore, if you need a powerful editor for regular use, it is better not to opt for Microsoft Word. Price $139 – Home&Student, $219 – Home&Business.

We know that Apple has a love for practical minimalism. The text editor iA Writer, the brainchild of Information Architects, may also fall under their credo of “simpler and better.” So, if you decide to choose iA Writer Pro (improved and latest version) you can:

Enjoy focus mode in its entirety - just you and the text. The last sentence you are working on will remain contrasting;
take advantage of the simplest and most intuitive interface, easy navigation and a pleasant cursor;
divide your work on the text step by step (Note, Write, Edit and Read). Such professional scrupulousness is provided by Workflows, while also highlighting each of the modes in a different color;
in the Structure block you can select the header level and one of two list types;
in the Statistics block you can see the predicted reading time of your text, the number of characters, words and sentences.

There are only two real disadvantages: the cost of iA Writer Pro ($19.99 for Mac) and the lack of Cyrillic support in the Syntax block. But these shortcomings will in no way affect users of the regular iA Writer. Yes, you won't have Workflows. Sentences will not be illuminated with an incomprehensible light (this is exactly what happens with the Cyrillic alphabet). But focus mode, statistics and a nice minimalistic interface will be available.

The developers tried to create a beautiful, efficient and enjoyable editor. And we must admit, they succeeded. The most convenient and easy interface promotes productive, fast and fruitful work. Of course, in many ways (application design, font, etc.) MacDown is similar to iA Writer. But this can also be justified by the fact that all creators of text editors strive for some kind of “golden mean”. Obvious advantages include the presence of synchronization and its excellent work. MacDown has a focus mode, a preview mode, and hotkeys. Weaknesses include the paucity of settings and the paid version for iOS ($4.99). Overall, a pretty decent text editor, in no way inferior to its brothers.

Another text editor that can compete with MacDown and iA Writer. Its creators have tried to ensure that the product is neither in appearance nor in functionality was not inferior to his brothers. Byword settings have a minimal set of options most often used in text editors: day or night theme, 3 side indent options, 5 font templates, full visual formatting (centering, bold/italic, lists). In addition to the much-loved focus mode, Byword has a “typewriter” mode, in which the entered line is in the center of the screen. Byword can be purchased for $11.99.

Here is another tool for writing. This application will appeal to lovers of lightness and minimalism. The presence of basic functions, the ability to change the theme, sounds and font display - this editor has all the prerequisites to become your favorite. Just like iA Writer, WriteRoom diligently keeps a word count and displays the time it takes to read your literary work. But, in addition, WriteRoom tracks the time spent writing a document. This feature can be extremely useful for authors who need to produce multiple submissions per day. WriteRoom will cost $9.99 (the version for iPhone and iPad is free).

The developers of UlyssesIII were pleasantly surprised by the fact that they worked hard on new version, which compares favorably with the previous ones. If you are working with a multi-page document (article or book), UlyssesIII is your salvation. You can create projects, save drafts to the Inbox folder, and use full-screen mode. All work takes place on three panels: on the left - projects and filters, in the center - a list of documents, on the right - text. The main difference from Byword and iA Writer is the ability to work with different texts from a single window. By activating synchronization via iCloud when you first launch, you will be able to “collect” documents in own base(how iTunes works). The only thing you will have to “sweat” on is familiarization with all the settings and further customization “for yourself.” Oh, and one more thing - the price of $44.99 is a little disappointing.

Another text editor that was supposed to be an “all-in-one editor.” Whether its creators managed to achieve this goal is up to you to judge, since all editors, in general, are similar to each other. The difference is clearly visible only in the little things, thanks to which we give our verdict on the program.

The main MarkDrop window is divided into 2 blocks: the text area and the preview area. If any of the blocks is not needed in at the moment, you can hide it. A standard set of functions, the ability to create files with markdown markup and then view and export them to HTML and PDF. MarkDrop is exactly the editor that has every reason to get a solid “B”, but at the same time lacks some zest, something that contrasts favorably with the capabilities of other text editors. Price: $7.99.

The very name of this application speaks for itself. Clean Writer Pro has the full functionality required for the average user: focus on the current paragraph (and not on the sentence), several theme options, font settings, Markdown support. Clean Writer Pro has some configuration issues and won't replace iAWriter or Byword. But this application is perfect for those who are looking for a regular text editor, not equipped with unnecessary “tricks”. The price pleases and surprises ($5.99, on sale – $0.99).

A program designed specifically for authors. Therefore, there is no point in downloading it if you only need the basic functions of a text editor. But if you are planning to write a script or a scientific paper, you will like Scrivener. Standard interface options allow you to select a design theme, color options, etc. Features include a "corkboard" for notes on which you can drag and drop cards, full screen mode, scheduler, composite window mode that allows you to edit several documents at the same time, tracking words and characters until a certain goal is achieved (important when writing a novel or dissertation, for example), support for Markdown, MLA, APA, etc. The price of this indispensable tool for a writer ranges from $40 to $45 (depending on the version).

And finally, a review of the most basic text editor - Simple Writer. The minimal set of tools and functions of this editor gives you the ability to quickly and easily create small and simple documents, reports and notes. Also, you can add images to the text, print in PDF format, format the text and not worry about the safety of your work thanks to the function automatic update and iCloud support. Free.

Due to the nature of my work, I type a large amount of text - and on a laptop I do this in a very simple and convenient program iA Writer. Yes, we have already talked about the version of this application for iPad, but still, working with text on a computer is much more convenient, so today we will talk about the “desktop” version of iA Writer.

If your line of work requires you to write large texts and you understand that a traditional text editor is not entirely suitable for these purposes, pay attention to Scrivener.

With its help, simply working on texts turns into normal, full-fledged work on a project - with its own planning, notes, the main part of the text, etc. Naturally, neither for book authors, nor for researchers, nor for anyone else, this program will make their main task easier - writing good texts. However, it will allow you not to be distracted, it will combine all the necessary things in one window, leaving the main thing to the author.

Working on any large project involves various stages. First of all, you need to explore the subject area, saving for study the most useful information— for this purpose, Scrivener has a special tab where, in addition to text, you can save various materials.

Planning is also important, as is recording thoughts and drawing up a list of actions. Offline, such notes are often pinned onto a cork board; the program developers decided not to reinvent the wheel and simply created exactly the same board, but virtual, within the program.

When working on any large text, it is important to understand what “big” is. You should always know at least approximate volumes. For writers, it's about the number of characters. The program has the ability to set the volume of text as a goal and, as you write its various parts, track progress and thereby understand how much has already been completed and, accordingly, how much is left to the end.