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WriteRoom 3.0.1

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Fullscreen distraction-free writing environment. Shareware ($24.95)

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WriteRoom is for Mac users who enjoy the simpllicity of a typewriter, but live in the digital world. WriteRoom is a full-screen, distraction-free writing environment. Unlike the cluttered word processors you're used to, WriteRoom is just about you and your text. Requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later.

What's New

Version 3.0.1:

Added Link to Download More Themes... in Themes menu.
Fixed Show Formatting Toolbar displays properly in all rich text documents.
Fixed Documents ending in .html (and other extensions) are no longer changed to .txt on save.
Fixed Works better with QuickCursor, no untitled window opened, and always sends text back.
Changed File > Open New Windows... setting to be global instead of associated with current theme.
Changed Select Word command works more like TextMate, selecting whitespace when appropriate.
Changed Select Paragraph to use Shift-Command-L keyboard shortcut.

Version 3.0.1:

Added Link to Download More Themes... in Themes menu.
Fixed Show Formatting Toolbar displays properly in all rich text documents.
Fixed Documents ending in .html (and other extensions) are no longer changed to .txt on save.
Fixed Works better with QuickCursor, no more...

Requirements
PPC / Intel, Mac OS X 10.4 or later

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WriteRoom User Discussion (Write a Review)

ver. 3.x:

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+223

F451 commented on 31 Oct 2011

BEFORE you download and replace your existing copy of WriteRoom may sure you understand that this is for LION ONLY. If you do not have a saved copy of Version 2.5.1 (the latest version for Snow Leopard) there is no way to presently download 2.5.1 from the developer's website.

[Version 3.0]

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Drewman21 replied on 31 Oct 2011

2.5.1 is located on his website under the support page here. http://www.hogbaysoftware.com/products/writeroom/releasenotes-mac

+223

F451 replied on 31 Oct 2011

Drewman21, I stand corrected! Thanks for posting the link. I already had a version saved, but was noting it for others Also, when using Snow Leopard, the WriteRoom icon will be crossed-out signifying that it will not work on your system—if not Lion OS.

-5

+141

Virgeist reviewed on 31 Oct 2011

It does what it says but is needlessly expensive. I feel like they are preying on gullible mac users, so I cannot give it a high score.

[Version 3.0]

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Filp replied on 31 Oct 2011

I'm not sure what your complaint is. You knew what it cost, and you admit it does what it says. What did you expect? Hog Bay does NOT have a reputation for "preying on gullible mac users."

I also knew what it cost, and still appreciate it for doing what it says.

+32

Stoneman replied on 31 Oct 2011

He actually dropped the price by a lot. It doesn't show here yet, but it does on his blog.

+406

sjk replied on 22 Nov 2011

Current price is $9.99 @ http://www.hogbaysoftware.com/store

+141

Virgeist replied on 24 Nov 2011

Wow, a lot of haters here!

Flip, I don't know how clearer I could have made my review : app in theory good, but too expensive for what it is! Are you an alternate account of the developer or something?

Anyway the price of $9.99 is perfectly reasonable, if I had seen it at the time I would have written a much more positive review. Thanks to Stoneman and sjk for pointing this out, I wish Macupdate staff woul update this page.

Filp replied on 24 Nov 2011

I'm not an alternate account of anyone or anything. I'm a long-time Mac user who likes WriteRoom and thinks it's worth what I paid for it.

You're entitled to think it's overpriced, and I'm entitled to think you're wrong.

Bill9583 reviewed on 24 Feb 2011

If you ever want to concentrate on your writing, the default environment is an ideal interface... but hitting the Escape key lets you experience it as a "regular" application within the desktop. It is quick to load, so its ready to go right away and very versatile.

[Version 2.5]

+32

Diarbyrag reviewed on 23 Feb 2011

Thank you for this update, it now works perfectly. I love being able to switch off the rest of my desktop view using WriteRoom and to just see letters and words ( in my case in green and black ) it is almost Zen like and I can just concentrate on whatever I am writing.

Thank you

PS I like my iPhone app version too

Please do not make this a crApp store only App

[Version 2.5]

1 Reply

+32

Diarbyrag replied on 10 Mar 2011

Oh and btw it does not run under Tiger 10.4 as it says above.

+51

Funjoy reviewed on 23 Feb 2011

Does what it's supposed to do -- and for that I give it a high rating. But after using the app for a few days I came to realize that for me it wasn't working. I guess I prefer having more cues while writing, and I like being able to more easily slip into another app to research something.

But if you want a complete lack of distractions, this is certainly a good app to consider!

[Version 2.5]

+103

hced reviewed on 24 Jan 2011

Clean and to the point.

[Version 2.3.7]

Krislinus reviewed on 15 Nov 2009

So simple, beautiful and inspiring.

Concentrate on your writing only. No layout, just plain text in a full screen arrangement. Choose your own background and text colors to match your thoughts or create a non-distracting digital text pad.

[Version 2.3.7]

+26

Frevoi tipped on 05 Nov 2009

During the next week, you can get it for free at http://www.macheist.com - If this is considered spam, please delete it, but I think that this is a really good tip. ;)

[Version 2.3.7]

+21

Daniel Page reviewed on 12 Sep 2009

Looking at screenshots and reading reviews does not do this program justice. I saw it about a year ago and thought "that's nice." Recently bought the iPhone app when it was on sale, and then decided to check out the desktop program. The first moment that I used it, I realized that this program is all about design, response, and interface. It's really a great tool.., I've been doing all of my writing on it now, and then just pasting the finished text into my formatting programs or website programs.

Also, I love how it stays full screen when I command-tab to another program, rather than reverting to a small window like every other program with a full-screen mode does. This has to be the best implementation of full-screen I have ever seen.

I gotta keep using it, though... I just realized that I am taking longer writing this review because I am not using the program...

[Version 2.3.7]

1 Reply

+337

Penguirl replied on 12 Nov 2009

Movist is another app that shares WriteRoom's superior full screen behaviour.

+155

Gordon142 reviewed on 19 Mar 2009

I love this app. Not only does it remove distractions, but the highly configurable full screen view allows you to find the perfect settings for comfortable hours staring at a screen. I do all my work in Writeroom now, moving it to Pages for final formatting. Excellent application.

[Version 2.3.7]

+20

dalahast had trouble on 13 Apr 2008

Any chance of hosting the old free version like MU did with Textpander? I don't have $25 for this, I'm 13.

[Version 2.3.7]

1 Reply

+20

dalahast commented on 03 Jun 2008

Never mind, the dev has it up for download in a (rather obscure) part of his site.

slade95816 had trouble on 05 Jan 2007

Generally, a great app, but still has a few bugs to iron out:

* when typing in full screen mode, typing a comma followed by a space (", ") yield two commas and a space. Similarly, a space between words yields two spaces between words.

* Some fonts on the Text Editing prefs menu don't immediately show, nor do they work at all once chosen.

* Some keyboard commands don't work as written: Apple + Return does NOT quit out of full screen mode, nor does "Esc" toggle Full Screen mode on/off.

Once these kinds of bugs are ironed out, I'll gladly pay $25 for this app!

[Version 2.0.1]

1 Reply

Hog Bay Software (developer) replied on 06 Jan 2007

Please post these sorts of bugs on the Hog Bay Software site where it's easier for me to keep track of them. I think at least some of these problems are specific to your (or at least a small number of peoples) computers, because I'm sure I would have heard about them before if they happened everywhere.

In particular the typing problems in full screen mode sound very strange and I'm sure that they are not happening for most people. My guess is there must be some conflic with a third party application that you have installed? Do you have any haxies or typing enhacing programs installed?

Craigin rated on 23 Nov 2011

[Version 3.0.1]

+105

Walruscp rated on 15 Apr 2011

[Version 2.5.1]

Pmdf rated on 23 Mar 2011

[Version 2.5]

+105

Walruscp rated on 23 Feb 2011

[Version 2.5]

YadaPoint rated on 20 Feb 2011

[Version 2.3.7]

Downloads:20,635

Version Downloads:1,124

Type:Business : Applications

License:Shareware

Date:22 Nov 2011

Platform:PPC / Intel

Price: $24.95

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