Writing
Lightweight distraction-free in-browser Markdown and LaTeX editor
Writing is a lightweight distraction-free text editor that runs entirely in the browser. It provides a split editor/preview workflow with Markdown support and optional LaTeX math rendering, designed for fast, flicker-free typing.
Key Features
- No backend required: open a single HTML file and use it offline
- Live Markdown preview with fast rendering
- Optional LaTeX/Math formulas rendering (MathJax)
- Export/print to PDF and save source as Markdown
- Open existing Markdown files locally
- Distraction-free modes (editor only, preview only, or split view)
- Dark mode and font toggles (roman/sans-serif)
- Support for page breaks when printing/exporting
Use Cases
- Writing technical notes with Markdown and math equations
- Drafting documents offline and exporting them to PDF
- A simple local Markdown editor for minimal, low-distraction writing
Writing focuses on a small set of core writing and preview features with minimal UI and no accounts or server setup. It is well-suited for users who want a simple, portable editor that can be hosted as static files or used directly from disk.
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JavaScript
Markdown
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