Hey everyone! I'm on the hunt for a text editor that's super straightforward and distraction-free—perfect for quick notes and things that don't really need the complexity of something like Joplin. So far, everything I've tried is way too complicated, aimed at developers with features like line numbers, big margins, tricky keybindings, and bulky toolbars. Honestly, I just want something basic like the default Notepad on Windows. Is there anything out there like that?
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For my setup, I typically switch between Mousepad and Featherpad, depending on my distro!
Featherpad could work for you as well. It’s lightweight and easy to use!
You should definitely check out Mousepad! It's really simple and does exactly what you need without a lot of frills. Perfect for quick notes!
If you're looking for options, there's also nano, micro, and kwrite to consider. They’re all pretty straightforward too!
I also recommend the gnome text editor—it's quite user-friendly and not overly complicated.
Yes! Mousepad is perfect for that, thanks a ton!