Q: Add or Edit Text File in Non-Writable Storage

Android: JotterPad does not support adding and editing text files in the following directory: <ul> <li>Device System folders </li> <li>External removable storage (e.g. SD card) </li> <li>Unmounted storage folders </li> </ul> A warning message will appear: “This folder is not writable.” <hr /> Mac: JotterPad supports adding and editing text files locally and on external removable storage.

Question 1

Format Text with Markdown

Accepted Answer

What is Markdown?

Markdown is a lightweight mark-up language with plain text formatting syntax. Markdown allows you to write using an easy-to-read, easy-to-write plain text format, then convert it to formatted text. || In-app Purchase: This feature requires Creative In-app or Pro Cloud Purchase.

Markdown Support

The supported Markdown syntax is as follows:

Use syntax below followed by space or return key. You can also click on the Paragraph style and select "Header". # Header 1 ## Header 2 ### Header 3

|| # is a special character . To treat characters as ordinary text, press undo or backspace once.

Italics

Use syntax *sample text* followed by space or return key. You can also click on the "I" in the toolbar to italicize your selected words.

|| *sample text* is a special character . To treat characters as ordinary text, press undo or backspace once.

Bold

Use syntax **sample text** followed by space or return key. You can also click on the "B" in the toolbar to bold selected words.

|| **sample text** is a special character . To treat characters as ordinary text, press undo or backspace once.

Strikethrough

Use syntax ~~sample text~~ followed by space or return key. You can also click on the "S" or "T" icon in the toolbar to strike out your selected words.

|| ~~sample text~~ is a [special character](#2-spe

Question 2

What is JotterPad?

Accepted Answer

JotterPad is a minimalistic plain-text editor, designed for creative writers; without the fuss and distraction of a word processor. It is the perfect app for writing books, novels, lyrics, poems, essays, drafts and screenplays. The clean typing interface allows you to focus on shaping your thoughts into text.

The main features of JotterPad include:

Multi-Functional Themes JotterPad offers features such as Markdown, night vision, extended keyboard, and dark theme.
Research The research function incorporates a built in Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Rhyming Dictionary, so that users are able to lookup words easily.
File Export Formats Users can convert their text files into TXT, DOCX, RTF, PDF, and HTML using the export function.
Cloud Integration The latest version of JotterPad added a Cloud Integration, which supports multiple Cloud Hosts. The Cloud Integration supports Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, and Dropbox.
Manage Screenplay JotterPad Pro supports writing in Fountain, and converts the script into a professional screenplay when exported as Final Draft (FDX). The Screenplay Management function makes it easier to make changes to character names and scene placements; simply drag and rearrange.
Snapshots JotterPad periodically takes snapshots of the user's work, acting as a backup. If an unintended change is made, users can look through past snapshots and restore their work to a previous version.
Night Vision The Night Vision

Question 3

Typography, Themes and Languages

Accepted Answer

Typography

In JotterPad Android “Me” section (previously labelled as Appearance), you can change the font type for title and body text, font size, text alignment, margin, vertical line height, themes and languages.

In JotterPad iOS "Me" section, you can change the font type for title and body text, font size, margin, vertical line height, themes and ligatures.

In JotterPad Mac Preferences, you can change the font type for title and body text, font size, margin, vertical line height, themes and ligatures.

In JotterPad Web Settings, you can change the font type for title and body text, font size, margin, vertical line height, themes, ligatures and languages.

Preset

Select predetermined typography from essay to screenplay.

|| This option has been removed in JotterPad Android v13.

Title

Android: Open Me tab > Change the font for the "Title"

|| This option has been removed in JotterPad Android v13.

Body Text.

Android: Change the font family of the title and body text in the editor. In the Creative and Pro Cloud version

Question 4

Add or Edit Text File in Non-Writable Storage

Accepted Answer

Android: JotterPad does not support adding and editing text files in the following directory:

Device System folders
External removable storage (e.g. SD card)
Unmounted storage folders

A warning message will appear:

“This folder is not writable.”

Mac: JotterPad supports adding and editing text files locally and on external removable storage.

Question 5

Storage Permission in Android 11

Accepted Answer

Due to the implementation of new files access permissions to protect user privacy on devices that run on Android 11 and higher, JotterPad Android will be making several changes to file access and storage.

Here are the 2 main changes that will be coming your way:

JotterPad local access is changing to a private app directory
External files will have to be imported into JotterPad

|| The changes will not affect below Android version 11.

How does it affect you?

Summary:

Files will now be saved on a private directory
Uninstalling JotterPad will now delete these files from your device
Files from external directories have to be imported into JotterPad via Android systems
Will not affect those who use cloud storage

Why:

In accordance with the new files access permissions from Android 11 and higher
To protect your personal and private information from malicious third-party apps

More information about storage in Android 11 here.

Instructions

Migration dialog in Android 11 & above

For Android 11 or higher, you will see the dialog. Tap Next.
Read the changes and ensure that you understand before you tap Next.
Tap Import > Allow to select the your previous working folder.
Choose your previous w

Question 6

JotterPad Workflow Overview

Accepted Answer

The overall process for creating and editing a text file with JotterPad is described below. You don’t have to do every step, and you might do others that aren’t Section Content listed. The workflow isn’t necessarily linear.

Step 1: Import Files

You can import text files into your local storage or cloud. JotterPad Android, iOS, Mac and Web supports UTF-8 encoding, .md, .txt, .markdown and .fountain file extensions.

In JotterPad Android, tap the + floating action button to import a file.
In JotterPad iOS, tap the … icon to import a file.
In JotterPad Mac, in the Start Screen > Click Open Document to import a file.
In JotterPad Web, in your Local directory > Click + New > Import to import a file.

Step 2: Organise Text Files

In JotterPad Android, iOS, Mac and Web, you can move text files to another folder found in Local or Cloud storage. You can also create folders to organise the text files to the way that you prefer.

Step 3: Create & Edit Texts

In JotterPad Android, tap the + floating action button to create a new text file. To edit an existing text file, simply tap on the file.
In JotterPad iOS, tap the + button to create a text, Markdown or Fountain file. To edit an existing text file, simply tap on the file.
In JotterPad Mac, in the Start Screen > Click New Document to create a new markdown or fountain document. To edit an existing text file, simply click on the existing document

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