For years I've been using Homesite on a PC, which was a great text editor. Now I've switched to Mac and all the text editors I find pale in comparison, despite the fact that Homesite hasn't been updated in years. Help me find one that I'll like. [more inside]
posted by lsemel on Nov 19, 2009 - 17 answers

What is the best way to use latex on windows? [more inside]
posted by medusa on Nov 11, 2009 - 13 answers

How do I create a file-handling script in OSX? [more inside]
posted by Thrillhouse on Oct 26, 2009 - 3 answers

In this day of AJAX, JavaScript, etc., it just seems ridiculous that I can't find an online word processor that has collapsible outlines (like MS Word). Is this really true? Anyone know of such a beast?
posted by woodman on Oct 1, 2009 - 8 answers

I saw a video from microsoft research which showed a new editor with like "infinite zoom" when viewing all source code files, like flash vector files - really cool. But i can't seem to find this video again! Does anybody know what it's called? Or a link?
posted by flexiverse on Aug 29, 2009 - 8 answers

Is there such a thing as a human blog editor? [more inside]
posted by pomegranate on Aug 5, 2009 - 15 answers

I need to replace Dreamweaver with something web based. I only use the file check-in/check-out and code coloring. I don't care about the WYSIWYG part of it (which is their main focus). Is anything out there? [more inside]
posted by mickmel on Aug 3, 2009 - 7 answers

Who is the editor of Slate.com's culturebox? I want to submit a piece to them, but don't know who to address it to. The email address i'm using is letters@slate.com, but the name? Thanks! [more inside]
posted by omnigut on Mar 27, 2009 - 5 answers

Web development filter: CSS / HTML text editor? I'm making a series of VERY basic websites: around 5 pages each of static pages. I've handcoded with CSS and HTML so far (I'm a complete NOOB here, though.) I'm constantly fiddling with elements which are common to each page, and then therefore have to copy and paste across all the pages. Seems like there has to be a better way... [more inside]
posted by mtstover on Mar 8, 2009 - 17 answers

Looking for an online video tool (or combination of tools) that ideally support capture, editing and sharing of content [more inside]
posted by 3rdparty on Jan 13, 2009 - 2 answers

Looking for examples in literature where the author had to rely on his/her editor rather heavily. I'm thinking of instances where the authors were capable of spinning a good yarn, yet they had trouble with grammar, structure, punctuation, etc. [more inside]
posted by captainsohler on Dec 29, 2008 - 23 answers

Where can I find a list of all the editors of Gray's Anatomy from the first to the current editions?
posted by tumbleweedjack on Dec 25, 2008 - 9 answers

I need a freeware app that can efficiently view and edit massive CSV files. I have a couple of 6K column csv files I need to look at and edit. [more inside]
posted by srboisvert on Dec 18, 2008 - 12 answers

I am a Final Cut editor working on a first-class Mac Pro. But since I work at a shop with three other editors, I always seem to be hunting for various cords and cables (headphone splitters, rca to quarter-inch connectors, DV deck firewire cables, etc). I'd like to create something like a first-aid bag for myself, complete with all the accessories I seem to lose time searching for - like a CF card reader. My question is what would you put in the bag and what kind of small, manageable bag would you use. Links welcomed. Thanks.
posted by captainscared on Dec 14, 2008 - 4 answers

Do you have any success stories working with a creative headhunter? Furthermore, if you live in NYC can you recommend one? [more inside]
posted by helios410 on Dec 7, 2008 - 1 answer

Am I stuck paying $300 for Dreamweaver? [more inside]
posted by letahl on Nov 18, 2008 - 18 answers

Need a Ultra Edit Windows Free Alternative for a Not For Profit Organization. Meaning "free for non-commercial use" doesn't apply to us. Thanks! [more inside]
posted by bleucube on Nov 6, 2008 - 12 answers

Do most newspapers allow anonymous letters to the editor? [more inside]
posted by melangell on Oct 21, 2008 - 12 answers

vi / vim editor: Can I paste text inside a colon command? [more inside]
posted by alb on Oct 21, 2008 - 6 answers

Looking for alternatives to Keynote, a hierarchical note taking and outlining editor for Windows that is no longer under development. [more inside]
posted by sk381 on Sep 15, 2008 - 13 answers

Joomla filter: I have a client with a Joomla site already built, but they do not like the built in editor for it. Is there any way of changing it, or is there a plug-in that can added? [more inside]
posted by wile e on Aug 26, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm looking for a lightweight text editor that can easily be configured to work with LaTeX. [more inside]
posted by alligatorman on Aug 11, 2008 - 16 answers

Anyone know a good basic html editor for Windows XP that will install on a computer for which you don't have admin privileges? [more inside]
posted by Cantdosleepy on Jun 11, 2008 - 11 answers

My employer is searching for an end-user friendly, drag-n-drop, WYSIWYG webpage editor that is neither a CMS or a web hosting panel. Does something like this exist? [more inside]
posted by jmnugent on Apr 29, 2008 - 27 answers

What is the next step in my search for a job as an editor/ copy writer? I’ve been searching Craig’s List, Monster, etc. and I’ve submitted applications through some network contacts. I’ve yet to hear back from anyone and I’m wondering what to do next. [more inside]
posted by shesbookish on Apr 22, 2008 - 11 answers

Recommendations for lightweight HTML editor for Mac? [more inside]
posted by sjuhawk31 on Feb 7, 2008 - 26 answers

Small town video editor wanting to make the move to a larger market. Any suggestions on cities? [more inside]
posted by bstreep on Feb 4, 2008 - 6 answers

I would like to write my own HTML/CSS editor. What would be the best way to go about it? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by ReiToei on Jan 31, 2008 - 14 answers

Old-school, non-WYSIWYG web-based file editor apps. Do they still exist? [more inside]
posted by scottandrew on Jan 12, 2008 - 6 answers

what's a good open-source alternative to something like homesite? [more inside]
posted by yonation on Nov 14, 2007 - 13 answers

I want to find work as a film editor in the UK. Would it be better to find a permanent job, or freelance? Would I need an agent? If so, do you have any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by mooza on Oct 5, 2007 - 2 answers

Tomorrow, I'm meeting with an editor at the local newspaper to get some information on what they look for in employees. I was hoping the web's finest Hive Mind would have some thoughts on how to squeeze the maximum benefit out of tomorrow's encounter. [more inside]
posted by EatTheWeak on Sep 12, 2007 - 14 answers

I want vim 7 ... but in a shell ... on my Mac! How? [more inside]
posted by SpecialK on Sep 5, 2007 - 6 answers

In legacy code land, noone can hear you scream. I'm a web developer and I need a standalone, drop in wysiwyg html editor, preferably something all in JS (like Dojo's Rich Text Editor, but for actual layout with tables etc.) [more inside]
posted by judge.mentok.the.mindtaker on Sep 4, 2007 - 11 answers

Help me ditch Word, yet still deliver a document that uses Word templates. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Sep 3, 2007 - 17 answers

Is there such thing as a stand-alone editor for browser bookmarks files? Mine are large and unwieldy with many sub- and sub-sub-folders, they're on several different machines, and it's becoming painful keeping them synced up. [more inside]
posted by jfuller on Aug 2, 2007 - 15 answers

What are the best books I can buy to learn how to become a proficient newspaper copy editor?
posted by dead_ on Jun 20, 2007 - 12 answers

Can anyone recommend some easy HTML editing and uploading tools for a mac? (ftp, text editor) [more inside]
posted by handee on Jun 14, 2007 - 21 answers

MS Excel: I need to place quotation marks around the numbers in a column. Is there a better way to do this than I am currently trying or is there a plaintext spreadsheet editor that would be a better solution? [more inside]
posted by imposster on Apr 25, 2007 - 10 answers

Any recommendations for decent Letters-to-the-Editor pages? [more inside]
posted by UbuRoivas on Mar 28, 2007 - 9 answers

I'm in college. I'd like to be trained to do editing and layout for a living. How do I proceed? Do you know anything about Simon Fraser's Editing program? [more inside]
posted by ITheCosmos on Mar 10, 2007 - 10 answers

Unprofessional behavior and bad PR in the book world... am I better off taking my book back from this publisher or sucking up their bad behavior and just being done with it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 12, 2007 - 9 answers

How can I become a freelance editor (or proofreader)? I have a good eye for grammar and whether writing makes sense, and I have an unrelated bachelor's degree from a respectable school. On the other hand, I have no significant experience. I'm hoping to work from home on a freelance basis. Is this crazy? How would I get started?
posted by lgyre on Feb 11, 2007 - 7 answers

Looking for a free/cheap/convenient (in that order - will pay if it makes life simple) XML editor. [mi] [more inside]
posted by strawberryviagra on Feb 4, 2007 - 13 answers

What editor for Linux can edit LARGE files (like TextPad)? [more inside]
posted by cowmix on Jan 1, 2007 - 16 answers

Does anyone know of a text editor for DOS that does syntax coloring? [more inside]
posted by iconjack on Dec 5, 2006 - 13 answers

I love my 9-5 editing job, but as a certain hobby becomes viable as a (very small) part-time job, I need a much more flexible schedule. How can I quit while guaranteeing that my fellow editors then hire me as their writers? [more inside]
posted by nevers on Dec 5, 2006 - 7 answers

Turducken said it concisely: "When (most) freelance writers want to have a family or buy a house, they get jobs as... editors." I am wondering just how they (we) do that! [more inside]
posted by Eater on Oct 30, 2006 - 7 answers

Simple HTML editor needed. [more inside]
posted by moochoo on Sep 15, 2006 - 5 answers

Has anyone vastly improved -- or just changed -- someone else's already published writing by editing? [more inside]
posted by callmejay on Aug 30, 2006 - 25 answers