Writing & language
Apostrophe is a focused Markdown editor for GNOME desktops. It provides a clean writing surface, live preview and document export options for people who want to draft in plain text before producing a formatted copy.
GNOME users drafting in Markdown
Linux desktop environment is the main target. Some export workflows need additional components.
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Apostrophe is available as free, open-source software. You supply the hardware, storage and any separately licensed content required for the workflow.
Local application; hardware, storage and any external content are supplied separately.
Local application; hardware, storage and any external content are supplied separately.
A quiet interface supports focused Markdown drafting.
Several export formats help move text into a delivery workflow.
Linux desktop environment is the main target
Some export workflows need additional components
Build the document with meaningful headings and check the preview as new structures are added. Use focus mode for drafting and return to the full view when revising organization.
Test the desired export format before the deadline, particularly when mathematical or PDF output needs additional components. The official app page lists PDF, Word/LibreOffice, LaTeX and HTML slideshow output. The project lists spellchecking and document statistics alongside live preview.
Apostrophe is available as free, open-source software. You supply the hardware, storage and any separately licensed content required for the workflow.
The official app page lists PDF, Word/LibreOffice, LaTeX and HTML slideshow output.
The project lists spellchecking and document statistics alongside live preview.
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