FocusWriter

FocusWriter is a distraction-free word processor designed to help users concentrate on their writing. It offers a customizable interface, basic editing tools like spell-checking, and features to help manage writing goals and sessions, making it ideal for focused writing tasks.

Overview

Added

March 17, 2026

Subject & domain

writing-reading · writing-process-craft

Grade range

Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)

Pricing

Free

Page kind

Service

Introduction

FocusWriter Update Notes

  • New Features:
    • Added keyboard shortcuts for headings.
    • Headings now clear automatically when pressing Enter.
  • General Improvements:
    • Replaced shadowed variable names.
    • Switched to KDSingleApplication.
    • Updated translation links.
  • Bug Fixes:
    • Fixed an issue where sound effects would not play for smart quotes.
  • Translation Updates:
    • Swedish.
  • Technical Specifications:
    • Build 1: 54.8 MB, SHA256: d1f9e2d536f934ff96df2e34dac3c3042e140a309d2f9183db780fe6c315eef3
    • Build 2: 77.5 MB, SHA256: 96845e0f21971b3806c0433c52658324cd55c5f84873db1dd5b441e4cde9d8b0
    • Dependencies: Qt 6.10.2, hunspell 1.7.2, and KDSingleApplication 1.2.0.

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