FirePad

More and more people like to use hotkeys when working, as this helps them waste less time and focus on their project. This is exactly where FirePad can come in handy.

The GUI of FirePad is intentionally minimalist, so you can keep your attention focused on the contents of your document. This means you will not need to navigate among unnecessary buttons or menus, to locate a certain function.

You can even hide the main panel from within the main window, thus obtaining a completely clutter-free environment. Its theme can be customized as well, quite a handy feature if you prefer dark ones.

The most important and valuable feature of FirePad is the fact that you can perform any action related to text formatting using only the keyboard.

Some of the supported hotkeys are common knowledge, like the ones for turning the text italic, bold or underline. This means you only need to learn the ones related to alignment, or to adjusting the font size (larger or smaller).

Unlike Notepad or other basic text editors, FirePad has a few aces up its sleeve that are not visible at first sight. But once you take the time to explore the hotkey list, you discover the ones assigned to adding numbered lists, inserting the current date or a separating line.

Moreover, you can enhance your current document by creating a link to a URL of your choosing.

To wrap it up, FirePad has the potential to become your favorite app for text editing and formatting, especially if you prefer using the keyboard instead of the mouse.