PolyEdit
| Developer(s) | PolySoft Solutions |
|---|---|
| Stable release | 5.4 / April 7, 2010 |
| Preview release | 6.0 Beta 1 / March 25, 2010 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows |
| Type | Word processor |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | http://polyedit.com |
PolyEdit is a compact multipurpose word processor and text editor for Microsoft Windows. It has been developed by PolySoft Solutions since 1998.
The program can be downloaded as PolyEdit Lite, which is free for home use. A paid-for version is also available.
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[edit] Features
PolyEdit can compress and encrypt documents saved in its native Enhanced Text Format (*.etf), using the Blowfish and SHA-1 algorithms. It can embed OLE objects and images (the latter including PNG files, JPEGs, BMPs, GIFs, and icons). The program supports basic tables and multiple columns, as well as hyperlinks, and features syntax highlighting for C++ and other programming languages. Another key feature is PolyEdit's email client, which has a simple address book with an import feature.
PolyEdit seamlessly integrates with such products as IntelliComplete Server and WordWeb.[1]
[edit] User interface
The program has a similar user interface to classic versions of Microsoft Word (before 2007) and Adobe InCopy, but uses another approach to document management. The multidocument interface of PolyEdit (called PolyDocking) allows to navigate between open files with tabs. Besides, it supports intuitive docking of documents and tools for better productivity.[2]
[edit] Criticism
PolyEdit has been criticized by several reviewers for lacking some standard word processing features such as support for footnotes and PDF export.[3][4][5] However, support for PDF export (via third-party software) was added in version 5.2 in 2009 and footnotes are supported in their beta version 6.0.
[edit] Future
PolyEdit version 6 is currently under development.
[edit] See also
- List of word processors
- Comparison of word processors
- List of text editors
- Comparison of text editors
[edit] References
- ^ "PolyEdit Overview". PolySoft Solutions. http://polyedit.com. Retrieved 2008-01-16.
- ^ Carson Fire. "PolyEdit Review". PolySoft Solutions. http://polyedit.com/awards.shtml. Retrieved 2008-01-16.
- ^ Zaine Ridling. "Word Processor Review". DonationCoder.com. http://www.donationcoder.com/Reviews/Archive/WordProcs. Retrieved 2008-01-16.
- ^ Marty Sems. "Let’s Talk About Text, Baby". Computer Power User. Archived from the original on 2007-12-28. http://web.archive.org/web/20071228054457/http://www.computerpoweruser.com/editorial/article.asp?article=articles/archive/c0505/39c05/39c05.asp. Retrieved 2008-01-16.
- ^ "Inside The World Of Betas - PolyEdit". Computer Power User. Archived from the original on 2008-01-15. http://web.archive.org/web/20080115224618/http://www.computerpoweruser.com/editorial/article.asp?article=articles/archive/c0404/37c04/37c04.asp. Retrieved 2008-01-16.
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