Calmly Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the desktop app and the online version?
Desktop App runs offline and can work directly on local files. It also allows you to have several documents open at the same time, organized in tabs.
The core of the editor has been redesigned, offering a smoother writing experience.
There are also features that are only available in Desktop App, such as permanent backup copies, more color themes, more customization options or word count targets.
What formats are supported?
Calmly Writer can import and export to HTML, plain text, markdown and Microsoft Word™ .docx. Desktop App also allows you to export PDF.
What keyboard shortcuts can I use?
| Ctrl - ⌘ - | Decrease font size |
| Ctrl + ⌘ + | Increase font size |
| Ctrl U ⌘ U | Toggles underline on/off. |
| Ctrl P ⌘ P | |
| Ctrl B ⌘ B | Make text bold or remove bold formatting |
| Ctrl I ⌘ I | Make text italic or remove italic formatting |
| Ctrl D ⌘ D | |
| Ctrl K ⌘ K | Only in Desktop App: Creates a link from the selection, but only if there is a selection |
| Ctrl 1 ⌘ 1 Ctrl 2 ⌘ 2 Ctrl 3 ⌘ 3 | Insert a header (level 1,2 or 3) |
| Ctrl F ⌘ F | Search within your document |
| Ctrl O ⌘ O | Open document |
| Ctrl S ⌘ S | Save |
| F11 ⌘ ⌃ F | Turn on/off Full Screen |
| Ctrl Z ⌘ Z | Undo |
| Ctrl Y ⌘ Y | Redo |
| Ctrl V ⌘ V | Paste |
| Ctrl Shift V ⌘ ⌥ ⇧ V | Paste without formatting |
| Ctrl Alt C ⌘ ⌥ C | Only in Desktop App: Insert comment |
| Ctrl Shift B ⌘ ⇧ B | Only in Desktop App: Blockquotes |
| Ctrl M ⌘ ⇧ M | Turn on/off Focus Mode |
How to apply formatting with markdown?
| #type your headline (insert a level 1 header) |
| ##type your headline (insert a level 2 header) |
| ###type your headline (insert a level 3 header) |
| *italic text* |
| **bold text** |
| ***italics and bold together*** |
| > blockquote text |
| * bulleted list item |
| 1.ordered list item |
| ~~Strikethrough~~ |
How do I insert the images?
In Desktop App you can both embed images and link them via the right-click context menu.
Can I create to-do lists?
You can enter checkboxes by typing [ ] or [x]
How can I change the direction of writing?
Use the right-click context menu. In addition, from the Desktop App settings you can choose the default text direction.
Is it possible to open and save documents in the cloud?
Since Desktop App can work directly on local files, you only need to save the documents in your Google Drive or Dropbox folder (having installed some of these applications).
Calmly Online can open and save documents in Google Drive.
What is OpenDyslexic Mode?
It is an option to use the OpenDyslexic font in Calmly Writer, which improves readability for users with dyslexia.
How do updates work?
In Windows and Mac (since version 2.0.40), when you open the application, if there is an update, it will be automatically downloaded in the background and installed when you close the application (if the download is complete).
On Mac (versions prior to 2.0.40) and Linux, when an update is available, a notification will appear in the main menu. Clicking on the notification will allow you to download the latest version of the application. Once installed, if you had the application open, you will have to close it and reopen it.
Is it possible to install CalmlyWriter on Chromebooks?
Yes, it is possible on Chromebooks that allow Linux applications to be installed. More information on how to install it.
How can I install Calmly Writer if I have Mac OS 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS 10.14 Mojave or Mac OS 10.15 Catalina?
Calmly Writer requires Mac OS 11+ to run. Those who have a previous version can install Calmly Writer 2.0.58 for Intel (direct download link) or for ARM (direct download link), but that version of Calmly Writer will not be updated.
Suggestions and bugs?
We appreciate user suggestions and requests for improvements. If you have features you would like to see added, or experience a bug for reporting, please send us a message to hola@yusef.es, bluesky or reddit. Thank you!
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