Fri Sep 13, 2019 2:05 am Post
Fri Sep 13, 2019 5:19 am Post
Fri Sep 13, 2019 8:43 am Post
Scrivener is not a wysiwyg word processing software where you fix the layout while writing, so what you are asking for is simply not the way Scrivener is designed. What you complain about is simply not meant to be there, by choice.7th7andwich wrote:I shall simply list my complaints
1. Default margins (lack thereof)
2. Setting the default right margin
3. Inconsistency between on-screen text size and what actually prints
4. No page breaks.
You should do the interactive tutorial so you understand the core principles of Scrivener, before suggesting changes or "improvement".7th7andwich wrote:Conclusion:
Fri Sep 13, 2019 9:18 am Post
Fri Sep 13, 2019 9:26 am Post
(But bear in mind that the Windows beta is a work in progress, so it is only a taster—and we're still ironing out bugs.)
Fri Sep 13, 2019 9:39 am Post
lunk wrote:Scrivener is not a wysiwyg word processing software where you fix the layout while writing, so what you are asking for is simply not the way Scrivener is designed. What you complain about is simply not meant to be there, by choice.7th7andwich wrote:I shall simply list my complaints
1. Default margins (lack thereof)
2. Setting the default right margin
3. Inconsistency between on-screen text size and what actually prints
4. No page breaks.You should do the interactive tutorial so you understand the core principles of Scrivener, before suggesting changes or "improvement".7th7andwich wrote:Conclusion:
Fri Sep 13, 2019 9:45 am Post
Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:12 am Post
7th7andwich wrote:None of my criticisms would undermine Scrivener's precious philosophy. It would only add optional functionality for situations where the writer wants control over their own project such as layout.
Fri Sep 13, 2019 10:34 am Post
lunk wrote:In version 3
lunk wrote:is not a wysiwyg
lunk wrote:The beauty of it is that one can ofcus on the text while writing
lunk wrote:If you don't like it find other software
lunk wrote:How scrivener is designed to work
lunk wrote:It's "lucky" that Keith won't change this
lunk wrote:It's created specifically for long-form writing
lunk wrote:like novels
Fri Sep 13, 2019 11:02 am Post
Fri Sep 13, 2019 11:57 am Post
7th7andwich wrote:I thought I was posting in a form for feedback on a piece of writing software, not a religion built around a piece of writing software.
Fri Sep 13, 2019 12:26 pm Post
Screenplays? No. It gets int he way.
Technical writing? Design documents? No. It gets in the way.
(Guess what kinds of writing I do)
Fri Sep 13, 2019 4:10 pm Post
7th7andwich wrote:...
Fri Sep 13, 2019 4:54 pm Post
Fri Sep 13, 2019 5:44 pm Post
I just got "reprimanded" for my loud laughing at 'not work related web browsing". It is comical the level of patience you must (and do) show on the forum. I'd have banned some folks a long time ago.kewms wrote:It's literally my job.
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