GNOME MultiWriter

GNOME MultiWriter

GNOME MultiWriter is a free and open source word processor for Linux designed to be simple and lightweight. It includes basic word processing features like fonts, formatting, spell check, and document saving.
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GNOME MultiWriter: Free and Open Source Word Processor for Linux

A simple and lightweight word processor for Linux with basic features like fonts, formatting, spell check, and document saving, designed to be free and open source.

What is GNOME MultiWriter?

GNOME MultiWriter is a free and open source word processor designed specifically for the Linux GNOME desktop environment. It aims to provide a simple yet capable word processing application for common tasks like writing letters, resumes, reports, and more.

As the name suggests, MultiWriter supports working with multiple documents within the same window. You can have several files open and easily switch between them using a tab interface. The interface itself is clean and follows GNOME human interface guidelines.

Features include text formatting options like fonts, colors, alignment, lists, indentation, etc., spell checking, document saving to common formats like .doc and .pdf, print preview, and more. Everything is contained in a single window with an optional full screen writing mode available.

MultiWriter is not meant to compete with complex suites like LibreOffice or provide extensive formatting. Instead, it aims to be a lightweight, no-frills writing application for those who want a simple but capable word processor for their Linux desktop.

Since it's based on GNOME and GTK, MultiWriter integrates nicely into the Linux desktop. It requires relatively few system resources so it can run well even on older hardware. And as free/open source software, MultiWriter is completely free to download and use.

GNOME MultiWriter Features

Features

  1. Basic word processing features like fonts, formatting, spell check
  2. Supports opening and saving DOC, DOCX, ODT, RTF, TXT
  3. Available on Linux
  4. Lightweight and fast
  5. Supports multiple languages
  6. Tabbed interface
  7. Syntax highlighting for code
  8. Print preview

Pricing

  • Free
  • Open Source

Pros

Free and open source

Simple and easy to use

Lightweight and fast

Available on Linux

Cons

Limited features compared to Microsoft Word

Limited file format support

Only available on Linux


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