OpenWrite is a powerful Windows text editor designed for high school students writing college application essays. With rich-text formatting, inline comments, version tracking, and real-time word and sentence stats, OpenWrite helps students draft, review, and polish essays efficiently in a distraction-free, customizable environment.

Installation - FAQ - Documentation - Report a Bug

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Features

1. Rich Text Editing

• Bold, italic, underline, font size adjustments, and paragraph alignment.
• Customizable line spacing, margins, and indentation for polished formatting.
• Intuitive toolbar and keyboard shortcuts for quick editing.

2. Inline Comments

• Highlight text and add comments directly in the editor.
• Supports multiple editors and collaborative feedback.
• Comments visually stand out with bold yellow highlights.

3. Version Control

• Save and restore multiple versions of a document.
• Snapshots include both text content and comments.
• Easily revert to previous drafts while tracking progress.

4. Word & Sentence Statistics

• Real-time tracking of word count, letter count, and sentence count.
• Helps students meet essay requirements and maintain readability.
• Dynamic updates as text is typed or edited.

5. File Management

• Open, save, and save-as support for .wdoc files.
• Export and import full documents including comments and versions.
• Simple workflow to keep essays organized locally.

6. Print & Export

• Print directly from the editor with proper page formatting.
• Maintains layout, margins, and line spacing for professional output.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is OpenWrite free to use?

Yes. OpenWrite is free to use, with all core editing and versioning features included at no cost.

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2. What platforms does OpenWrite support?

OpenWrite currently supports Windows-based systems only.

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3. Can OpenWrite track versions of my essay drafts?

Yes. OpenWrite includes built-in version control, letting you save, restore, and compare multiple drafts.

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4. Can I collaborate with comments in OpenWrite?

Yes. Inline comments allow multiple editors to provide feedback while highlighting relevant text.

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5. Is my essay data stored in the cloud?

No. All documents, comments, and versions are stored locally on your computer by default. No cloud storage is used.

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6. How do I create a new document?

Use the New menu option. OpenWrite ensures existing unsaved changes are prompted before starting a new document.

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7. Does OpenWrite support printing essays?

Yes. Print directly from the editor, preserving page layout, margins, and line spacing.

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8. How are updates handled?

OpenWrite does not require online updates; new versions are provided on GitHub releases for manual download.

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9. Where can I report bugs or request features?

Please submit issues or feature requests via GitHub Issues in the project repository.

Installation

You can install OpenWrite using one of the following methods:

1. Download the latest release

1. Download the latest release from Releases.
2. Download the ZIP file for the latest version.
3. Extract the ZIP and run OpenWrite.exe.

2. Clone the repository with Git

git clone https://github.com/FreeCoderExperience/OpenWrite.git
cd OpenWrite

3. Download using cURL

curl -LO https://github.com/FreeCoderExperience/OpenWrite/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
unzip main.zip
cd OpenWrite-main

Usage & Documentation

For detailed instructions on how to use OpenWrite, including setup, formatting tips, version control, and managing comments, please refer to the official documentation: Documentation↗.

For further questions, feedback, or support, please open an issue or discussion directly on the GitHub repository. The community and maintainers will be happy to assist.

Contributors

We welcome contributions, including feedback, feature requests, and suggestions. Please share your input by submitting an issue or a pull request on the GitHub repository↗.

License

OpenWrite is currently released as proprietary free software. The source code is not open source.

Future versions may be released under a different license and may be made open source (if the community so wishes).

Disclaimer

OpenWrite is provided “as is”, without warranty of any kind, express or implied.

The authors, contributors, and maintainers of OpenWrite assume no responsibility or liability for any actions taken by users of the application, nor for any damages, losses, or issues that may occur as a result of installing, running, or using the software. This includes, but is not limited to, direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages, whether arising from the behavior of the application itself or from user actions performed using the application.

By using OpenWrite, you agree that you will not hold OpenWrite, its authors, or its contributors liable, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, for any outcomes resulting from the use or misuse of the software.

While OpenWrite is a text editor designed to help students write, edit, and manage essays, it does not guarantee acceptance into any school or evaluation of content quality. Essay success depends on many factors beyond the scope of this application, including user writing, external feedback, and admissions requirements.

Users are solely responsible for evaluating the suitability of OpenWrite for their specific use case and for implementing any additional measures necessary to ensure their essays meet their goals.