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Mytextfile is described as 'MyTextFile is ajax-powered online text editor for a single plain text file. You can use it to store notes, texts snippets or any other information' and is a Text Editor in the news & books category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Mytextfile, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux and iPhone. The best alternative is Manuskript, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Mytextfile are WriteMonkey, Q10, Liquid Story Binder XE and Byword.

Mytextfile alternatives are mainly Word Processors but may also be Text Editors or Note-taking Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Mytextfile.
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  1. Manuskript icon

    Manuskript

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FLATHUB
    105 alternatives to Manuskript 

    Manuskript is an open-source tool for writers, with outliner, character management, plot development, distraction-free editor, etc.

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    1.  Support for MarkDownManuskript supports MarkDown for document formatting.
    2.  File VersioningManuskript has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
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  2. WriteMonkey icon

    WriteMonkey

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    • Windows
    94 alternatives to WriteMonkey 

    Writemonkey is a Windows zenware writing application with an extremely stripped down user interface, leaving you alone with your thoughts and your words.

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    1.  Pomodoro TimerPractice the Pomodoro Technique in WriteMonkey to stay focused and productive.
    2.  Distraction-freeWriteMonkey has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
    3.  Support for MarkDownWriteMonkey supports MarkDown for document formatting.
    4.  PortableWriteMonkey can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    The interface, full screen.
    The interface, windowed.
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    Q10

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    • Windows
    38 alternatives to Q10 

    Q10 is a simple but powerful text editor designed and built with writers in mind.

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    1.  PortableQ10 can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    2.  Distraction-freeQ10 has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
    Discontinued

    Last version dates from 2011.

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  5. Liquid Story Binder XE icon

    Liquid Story Binder XE

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    • Windows
    39 alternatives to Liquid Story Binder XE 

    Liquid Story Binder XE is a uniquely designed word processor for professional and aspiring authors, poets, and novelists. Writing software for those who require the editing ability of a commercial text editor as well as a document tracking system.

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    1.  PortableLiquid Story Binder XE can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
    Discontinued

    Last update was around 2011, can still be bought.

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  6. Byword icon

    Byword

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    155 alternatives to Byword 

    Byword is designed to make writing more enjoyable with Markdown on your Mac, iPhone and iPad.

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    1.  Support for MarkDownByword supports MarkDown for document formatting.
    2.  Works OfflineByword can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
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    Dark Room

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    36 alternatives to Dark Room 

    Dark Room is a full screen, distraction free, writing environment. Unlike standard word processors that focus on features, Dark Room is just about you and your text.

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    1.  Distraction-freeDark Room has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
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    Big Huge Labs Writer

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    • Online
    26 alternatives to Big Huge Labs Writer 

    Writer is a free online distraction free writing environment provided by Big Huge Labs.

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    1.  Works OfflineBig Huge Labs Writer can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
    2.  Ad-freeBig Huge Labs Writer doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
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    JDarkRoom

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    40 alternatives to JDarkRoom 

    JDarkRoom is a popular, simple full-screen text file editor with none of the usual bells and whistles that might distract you from the job in hand. If you are writing a speech, novel, essay, thesis or just need to be able to concentrate on your writing, then JDarkRoom may help...

     JDarkRoom has no features, suggest some!
    Discontinued

    Last version dates from 2010.

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  11. WriteRoom icon

    WriteRoom

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    • Mac
    100 alternatives to WriteRoom 

    For Mac users to write without distractions. WriteRoom is a full screen writing environment. Unlike the cluttered word processors you're used to, WriteRoom lets you focus on writing. Requires Mac OS X 10.7+

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    1.  Distraction-freeWriteRoom has a distraction-free mode for when you need to focus.
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer available for iOS. The Mac version, v3.2.1, released in August 2012, can be still bought from the AppStore.

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    PyRoom

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    • Linux
    25 alternatives to PyRoom 

    PyRoom is a free editor that stays out your way - and keeps other things out of your way, too. As a fullscreen editor without buttons, widgets, formatting options, menus and with only the minimum of required dialog windows, it doesn't have any distractions and lets you focus...

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    Discontinued

    The last entry on the dev blog dates from 2010.

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