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We've compiled a list of 13 free and paid alternatives to Left. The primary competitors include Atom, gedit. In addition to these, users also draw comparisons between Left and GNU nano, Kate, Notepad. Also you can look at other similar options here: Development Software, Text Editor Software.


Atom
Free

A hackable text editor for the 21st Century.

gedit
Free Open Source

Official text editor of the GNOME desktop environment.

GNU nano is a small and friendly text editor.

Kate
Free Open Source

Text editor for the KDE desktop environment with support for multiple languages and syntax...

Most simple text editor. Just plain text, saves in .txt format.

Use your Browser as your Notepad, take notes while you browse.

A modern notepad featuring a 'Keep On Top' mode and 'acrylic design' - inspired by...

Ignite your inspiration with a clean sheet of Paper.

TabNote-
Free Open Source

use your Browser as your Notepad

A minimalist multi-platform text editor

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Left Overview

Left is a distractionless writing tool with auto-complete, a synonyms dictionary, writing statistics, markup-based navigation and a speed-reader.

The application is free and Open Source, its original purpose was to help Rekka with the writing of the upcoming novel Wiktopher.

Features

Create markers by beginning lines with #, ## or --.
Open a text file by dragging it here, or ctrl o.
Save a text file with ctrl s.
The synonyms dictionary contains 12465 common words.

Left Features

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