Improve the Text Editing Experience and Formatting Support
I would really like to see a major improvement to the text editing experience in Notewise.
The current text box is very difficult to use for writing longer or continuous text. It would be much better if Notewise offered a text editor similar to Microsoft Word, where you can simply start typing, press Enter to create new lines and paragraphs, and continue writing naturally without having to manage a separate text box.
Text boxes are useful when you want to place a specific piece of text in a particular location on the page, but they should not be the only way to write continuous text. When taking notes or writing a document, having to work inside a text box makes the experience unnecessarily restrictive.
I would also like to see more basic text-editing and formatting tools, such as:
Numbered lists
Bulleted lists
Checklists
Another important issue is copying and pasting formatted text. For example, if I copy text from a website and paste it into Notewise, the formatting is often lost. It should be able to recognize things such as bold text, underlined text, headings, paragraphs, lists, and other basic formatting instead of converting everything into plain text.
The same problem happens with Markdown files. Although Notewise supports importing Markdown files, the imported content does not seem to preserve or properly interpret the Markdown formatting. It essentially becomes plain text instead of recognizing headings, bold text, lists, checklists, and other Markdown elements.
Overall, I think Notewise would be much more useful for serious note-taking if the text editor worked more like a real document editor while still keeping the flexibility of a note-taking app. Text boxes should remain available for situations where precise placement is needed, but there should also be a proper continuous text editor for writing normally.
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Azure Chipmunk
Oct 1
This would be perfect!
Another nice feature could be writing directly at start of the site (like on lined paper) in lines…
Linked to Font Import Support Allow users to import custom fonts (.TTF/.OTF). This will help us create better-looking notes and professional study material. Text to Handwriting Recognition Add a feature that converts typed text into realistic handwritten text. This would be extremely useful for students, teachers, and digital note creators. Complete Text Alignment Options Currently, basic alignment options are available. Please also add Justify Alignment, which aligns text evenly on both the left and right sides. This is essential for creating clean, book-like notes and professional documents. Line Spacing Control Please provide an option to increase or decrease the spacing between lines. Different types of notes require different spacing, and this feature would greatly improve readability and page layout. Paragraph Spacing Please add controls for spacing before and after paragraphs. This helps separate sections neatly without manually pressing Enter multiple times. Bullet Points & Numbering Please add proper bullet points, numbered lists, alphabetical lists, Roman numerals, and customizable list styles. These are essential for creating structured notes, checklists, and study material.
Linked to Request: a proper note-taking space