From 2953b59ff99672f929ed6534275d831d2d0c191f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: darksun Date: Mon, 27 May 2019 16:28:44 +0800 Subject: [PATCH] =?UTF-8?q?=E9=80=89=E9=A2=98:=2020190520=20Zettlr=20?= =?UTF-8?q?=E2=80=93=20Markdown=20Editor=20for=20Writers=20and=20Researche?= =?UTF-8?q?rs=20sources/tech/20190520=20Zettlr=20-=20Markdown=20Editor=20f?= =?UTF-8?q?or=20Writers=20and=20Researchers.md?= MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit --- ...down Editor for Writers and Researchers.md | 120 ++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 120 insertions(+) create mode 100644 sources/tech/20190520 Zettlr - Markdown Editor for Writers and Researchers.md diff --git a/sources/tech/20190520 Zettlr - Markdown Editor for Writers and Researchers.md b/sources/tech/20190520 Zettlr - Markdown Editor for Writers and Researchers.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..92d6278ed4 --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/tech/20190520 Zettlr - Markdown Editor for Writers and Researchers.md @@ -0,0 +1,120 @@ +[#]: collector: (lujun9972) +[#]: translator: ( ) +[#]: reviewer: ( ) +[#]: publisher: ( ) +[#]: url: ( ) +[#]: subject: (Zettlr – Markdown Editor for Writers and Researchers) +[#]: via: (https://itsfoss.com/zettlr-markdown-editor/) +[#]: author: (John Paul https://itsfoss.com/author/john/) + +Zettlr – Markdown Editor for Writers and Researchers +====== + +There are quite a few [Markdown editors available for Linux][1], with more popping up all of the time. The problem is that like [Boostnote][2], most are designed for coders and may not be as welcoming to non-techie people. Let’s take a look at a Markdown editor that wants to replace Word and expensive word processors for the non-techies. Let’s take a look at Zettlr. + +### Zettlr Markdown Editor + +![Zettlr Light Mode][3] + +I may have mentioned it a time or two on this site, but I prefer to write all of my documents in [Markdown][4]. It is simple to learn and does not leave you tied to a proprietary document format. I have also mentioned Markdown editor among my [list of open source tools for writers][5]. + +I have used a number of Markdown editors and am always interested to try out someone’s new take on the idea. Recently, I came across Zettlr, an open source markdown editor. + +[Zettlr][6] is the creation of a German sociologist/political theorist named [Hendrik Erz][7]. Hendrik created Zettlr because he was frustrated by the current line up of word processors. He wanted something that would allow him to “focus on writing and reading only”. + +After discovering Markdown, he tried several Markdown editors on different operating systems. But none of them had what he was looking for. [According to Hendrik][8], “But I had to realize that there are simply none written for the needs of organizing a huge amount of text efficiently. Most editors have been written by coders, therefore tailored to the needs of engineers and mathematicians. No luck for a student of social sciences, history or political science like me.” + +So he decided to create his own. In November of 2017, he started to work on Zettlr. + +![Zettlr About][9] + +#### Zettlr Features + +Zettlr has a number of neat features, including: + + * Import sources from your [Zotero database][10] and cite them in your document + * Focus on your writing with the distraction free mode with optional line muting + * Support for code highlighting + * Use tags to sort information + * Ability to set writing goals for the session + * View writing stats over time + * Pomodoro Timer + * Light/Dark theme + * Create presentation using [reveal.js][11] + * Quick preview of a document + * Search all Markdown documents in a project folder with heatmap showing the density of word searched + * Export files to HTML, PDF, ODT, DOC, reStructuredText, LaTex, TXT, Emacs ORG, [TextBundle][12], and Textpack + * Add custom CSS to your document + + + +[][13] + +Suggested read Manage Your PDF Files In Style With Great Little Book Shelf + +As I am writing this article, a dialog box popped up telling me about the recently released [1.3.0 beta][14]. This beta will include several new themes, as well as, a boatload of fixes, new features and under the hood improvements. + +![Zettlr Night Mode][15] + +#### Installing Zettlr + +Currently, the only Linux repository that has Zettlr for you to install is the [AUR][16]. If your Linux distro is not Arch-based, you can [download an installer][17] from the website for macOS, Windows, Debian, and Fedora. + +#### Final Thoughts on Zettlr + +Note: In order to test Zettlr, I used it to write this article. + +Zettlr has a number of neat features that I wish my Markdown editor of choice (ghostwriter) had, such as the ability to set a word count goal for the document. I also like the option to preview a document without having to open it. + +![Zettlr Settings][18] + +I did run into a couple issues, but they had more to do with the fact that Zettlr works a little bit different than ghostwriter. For example, when I tried to copy a quote or name from a web site, it pasted the in-line styling into Zettlr. Fortunately, there is an option to “Paste without Style”. A couple times I ran into a slight delay when I was trying to type. But that could because it is an Electron app. + +Overall, I think that Zettlr is a good option for a first time Markdown user. It has features that many Markdown editors already have and adds a few more for those who only ever used word processors + +As Hendrik says on the [Zettlr site][8], “Free yourselves from the fetters of word processors and see how your writing process can be improved by using technology that’s right at hand!” + +If you do find Zettlr useful, please consider supporting [Hendrik][19]. As he says on the site, “And this free of any charge, because I do not believe in the fast-living, early-dying startup culture. I simply want to help.” + +[][20] + +Suggested read Calligra Office App Brings ODT Support To Android + +Have you ever used Zettlr? What is your favorite Markdown editor? Please let us know in the comments below. + +If you found this article interesting, please take a minute to share it on social media, Hacker News or [Reddit][21]. + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://itsfoss.com/zettlr-markdown-editor/ + +作者：[John Paul][a] +选题：[lujun9972][b] +译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://itsfoss.com/author/john/ +[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972 +[1]: https://itsfoss.com/best-markdown-editors-linux/ +[2]: https://itsfoss.com/boostnote-linux-review/ +[3]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Zettlr-light-mode.png?fit=800%2C462&ssl=1 +[4]: https://daringfireball.net/projects/markdown/ +[5]: https://itsfoss.com/open-source-tools-writers/ +[6]: https://www.zettlr.com/ +[7]: https://github.com/nathanlesage +[8]: https://www.zettlr.com/about +[9]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/zettlr-about.png?fit=800%2C528&ssl=1 +[10]: https://www.zotero.org/ +[11]: https://revealjs.com/#/ +[12]: http://textbundle.org/ +[13]: https://itsfoss.com/great-little-book-shelf-review/ +[14]: https://github.com/Zettlr/Zettlr/releases/tag/v1.3.0-beta +[15]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Zettlr-night-mode.png?fit=800%2C469&ssl=1 +[16]: https://aur.archlinux.org/packages/zettlr-bin/ +[17]: https://www.zettlr.com/download +[18]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/zettlr-settings.png?fit=800%2C353&ssl=1 +[19]: https://www.zettlr.com/supporters +[20]: https://itsfoss.com/calligra-android-app-coffice/ +[21]: http://reddit.com/r/linuxusersgroup