Outliner/PIM roll call: Fall 2012

Posted by Alexander Deliyannis
Sep 18, 2012 at 12:53 PM

Dr Andus wrote:
>Yes, this is a common complaint
>about working with wikis and CT in particular. However, I think some of this is down to
>perceptions. A string of command like that looks like intimidating gibberish (which
>disappears in view mode though). But actually once you get used to the look of it, it
>might be quicker or at least the same as doing this in Word

Quite true.

To connect this discussion to the main topic of this thread, I would add that I have been using MarkDown quite a bit recently. The positive things about it are its readability and broadening support. Aside MarkDown pad already mentioned, it is recognised by Windows programs like ResophNotes but also Android ones like Epistle, which I use for note taking.

Its readablity ensures that even if a program (e.g. text editor) does note recognise MarkDown, my text will still look OK and provide me useful formatting cues. So I can expand my toolbox with no incompatibility side effects.

In practice, I spend most time in “edit” mode, so complex markup gets in the way. But I could probably get used to it indeed.