EditPlus vs All

[bPstyles]

My history in writing pages stretches from notepad to Derekware to EditPlus,
which is what I use now. However, as much as I like EditPlus, I was just
wondering if anybody else could recommend something like EditPlus, but with
some extra features perhaps.

 

[brucie]

In alt.html bPstyles said:

My history in writing pages stretches from notepad to Derekware to EditPlus,
which is what I use now. However, as much as I like EditPlus,

i looove edit plus. its the only editor i've come across that integrates
the local server[1] which saves fiddling around.

I was just wondering if anybody else could recommend something like
EditPlus, but with some extra features perhaps.

http://editor.usenetshit.info/


[1] haven't looked too hard, just scanned feature lists to see if its
mentioned.

 

[bPstyles]

http://editor.usenetshit.info/

Wow!

"I was never happy with my breast size until I dumped my old editor and gave
your Dirt and Pointy Stick editor a go. My breasts are now 4 sizes larger
and I've tripled my client base!
~ Mary"

Does she come with the install file?

 

[Nik Coughin]

http://editor.usenetshit.info/

That Bob fellow had better watch out, he capitalised your name all
wrong-like. People have been duct-taped for less.

 

[Lauri Raittila]

bPstyles wrote;

My history in writing pages stretches from notepad to Derekware to EditPlus,
which is what I use now. However, as much as I like EditPlus, I was just
wondering if anybody else could recommend something like EditPlus, but with
some extra features perhaps.

When editplus lacks features, I think it is time to mention Emacs. It is
not similar to editplus, but it has features. And if there isn't some
feature, it is possible to add the feature. Emacs takes time to learn.
IMHO it is worth the time.

It is also platform independent, so in future when you change OS to
something reliable, you don't need to change editor.

It is also free.

http://www.gnu.org/software/emacs/

It doesn't have featurelist - you find its features using google or
manuals or usenet. Of course it is small change that feature doesn't
exist.

 

[Tina - AffordableHOST, Inc.]

My history in writing pages stretches from notepad to Derekware to
EditPlus,
which is what I use now. However, as much as I like EditPlus, I was just
wondering if anybody else could recommend something like EditPlus, but
with
some extra features perhaps.

I really like NoteTabPro. Notetab.com - its like $10 to register and has
a ton of features, without being too clunky.

--Tina

 

[Disco Octopus]

My history in writing pages stretches from notepad to Derekware to
EditPlus, which is what I use now. However, as much as I like
EditPlus, I was just wondering if anybody else could recommend
something like EditPlus, but with some extra features perhaps.

I use (and sware by) textpad. www.textpad.com
not free, but well well worth the money.

 

[Mark Parnell]

My history in writing pages stretches from notepad to Derekware to EditPlus,
which is what I use now. However, as much as I like EditPlus, I was just
wondering if anybody else could recommend something like EditPlus, but with
some extra features perhaps.

Having never used EditPlus, I don't really know what to compare it to,
but my editor of choice on Windows is HTML-Kit -
http://www.chami.com/html-kit/

 

[saz]

Having never used EditPlus, I don't really know what to compare it to,
but my editor of choice on Windows is HTML-Kit -
http://www.chami.com/html-kit/

IMO, HtmlKit is by far the best, but I still occasionally use NoteTab
pro. Not free, but only $19 and worth every penny. It has a great disk
search and replace function.

 

[bPstyles]

IMO, HtmlKit is by far the best, but I still occasionally use NoteTab
pro. Not free, but only $19 and worth every penny. It has a great disk
search and replace function.

What are some features you like about HTML Kit?

Specifically, I want the ability to save tags. AFAIK, I can't do that in
EditPlus. I'd like to be able to set buttons for tags I type repeatedly,
like <BR>

 

[Mark Parnell]

What are some features you like about HTML Kit?

HTML-Kit has a lot of add-ons you can install that do just about
anything you can think of wanting to do (and a few more).
Personally, I particularly like its autocomplete (see below), and the
fact that it is *so* customisable.

Specifically, I want the ability to save tags. AFAIK, I can't do that in
EditPlus. I'd like to be able to set buttons for tags I type repeatedly,
like <BR>

Not sure what you mean by buttons, but it has buttons on the toolbars
for most HTML tags.

It also has an "autocomplete" feature, so e.g. if you type "<img "
(without the quotes, obviously), it can automatically stick "<img src=''
width='' height='' alt=''>", and place the cursor wherever in that you
want.

 

[saz]

What are some features you like about HTML Kit?

Specifically, I want the ability to save tags. AFAIK, I can't do that in
EditPlus. I'd like to be able to set buttons for tags I type repeatedly,
like <BR>

There are many plug-ins for HtmlKit that can be customized to suit your
tastes. I'm not sure what you mean by buttons, but I have a right-click
plugin that can automatically insert common tags such as <p></p>, <br>,
etc around selected text. Huge timesaver.

Try it, it's free!

 

[Spartanicus]

Specifically, I want the ability to save tags. AFAIK, I can't do that in
EditPlus. I'd like to be able to set buttons for tags I type repeatedly,
like <BR>

Buttons suck, you have to take your hands off the keyboard and grab the
mouse to use them. Keyboard shortcuts are the way to go. I apply markup
by selecting the content (using the keyboard) followed by hitting a
keyboard shortcut the markup is then wrapped around it (or inserted if
the element is empty). External content like images are dragged and
dropped from a file manager side panel, path, width and height are
automatically inserted.

 

[brucie]

In alt.html Spartanicus said:

Buttons suck, you have to take your hands off the keyboard and grab the
mouse to use them.

no you don't. http://www.fingerworks.com/lp_product.html

 

[bPstyles]

Specifically, I want the ability to save tags. AFAIK, I can't do that
in

Not sure what you mean by buttons, but it has buttons on the toolbars
for most HTML tags.

I should have been more specific. With the first program I ever use -
Derekware - I could create toolbar buttons of common tags (like when I
needed to make a tab or a break) and I could just happily click on it
instead of having to re-type or copy/paste. It was a MONUMENTAL time saver.

I will have to check out this program you speak of

 

[bPstyles]

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Ashley Simpson:Lip-Synching :: Me:Kazaa

Buttons suck, you have to take your hands off the keyboard and grab the
mouse to use them. Keyboard shortcuts are the way to go. I apply markup
by selecting the content (using the keyboard) followed by hitting a
keyboard shortcut the markup is then wrapped around it (or inserted if
the element is empty). External content like images are dragged and
dropped from a file manager side panel, path, width and height are
automatically inserted.

Despite 15 years of using a mouse, first mouse-capable box being an Amiga, I
have never embraced the keyboard shortcuts. I should learn, but I think it
is too late

 

[bPstyles]

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Ashley Simpson:Lip-Synching :: Me:Kazaa

In alt.html Spartanicus said:


no you don't. http://www.fingerworks.com/lp_product.html

As great as that looks, I can't use any of those special keyboards because
despite using computers for so many years, I still type like a newbie
(albeit, a fast-as-hell) newbie by using my index fingers for 90% of my
keystrokes. About the only time my index fingers don't do something is my
thumb hitting space and my ring finger hitting shift or ctrl

I should learn how to type properly.

 

[Neal]

As great as that looks, I can't use any of those special keyboards
because
despite using computers for so many years, I still type like a newbie
(albeit, a fast-as-hell) newbie by using my index fingers for 90% of my
keystrokes.

Me too.

About the only time my index fingers don't do something is my
thumb hitting space and my ring finger hitting shift or ctrl

I should learn how to type properly.

When I was in high school, when was that? Oh, I remember. Before the last
time the Red Sox were in the World Series, which we just WON!!!
WOO-HOO!!!!!

Oh, sorry. Anyway, the typing teacher came into the computer room
(outfitted with state-of-the-art Atari 800's!!) and saw me hacking away at
the keyboard. I asked her if I should take typing class. She said, "No,
don't bother. Unless you want to be a secretary, you're doing fine as it
is."

I found that funny at the time. I tried the Mavis Beacon typing tutor,
doing it the right way i couldn't get out of level one. Doing it my way, I
go 30 wpm.

 

[rf]

Neal

[typing]

I found that funny at the time. I tried the Mavis Beacon typing tutor,
doing it the right way i couldn't get out of level one. Doing it my way, I
go 30 wpm.

Only 30?

Do it the right way and you can easily do 90. I do about that. It's as fast
as most people speak. The most important thing though is that you will
rarely need to look at the keyboard.

 

[Neal]

Only 30?

Yeah, well, the martinis...