https://github.com/amarquaye/jpad
Text editor using beeware
https://github.com/amarquaye/jpad
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Text editor using beeware
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/amarquaye/jpad
- Owner: amarquaye
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-01-06T04:59:14.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2024-01-16T16:29:46.000Z (over 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-11T04:44:23.098Z (5 months ago)
- Language: Python
- Size: 559 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 2
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Changelog: CHANGELOG
- License: LICENSE
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README
# Jpad - Cross-platform Text Editor 👨💻
## Overview
Jpad is a simple and cross-platform text editor written using the Beeware suite. It provides a clean and intuitive interface for users to create and edit text documents. Jpad supports Windows, macOS, and Linux.
## Table Of Contents
- [Features](#features)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Creating a New File](#creating-a-new-file)
- [Opening a File](#opening-a-file)
- [Saving a File](#saving-a-file)
[Contributing](#contributing)
[License](#license)
[Note](#note)
## Features
**Cross-platform**: Jpad works seamlessly on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
**Simple Interface**: Clean and intuitive user interface similar to traditional notepads.
**File Management**: *Create*, *save*, and *open* text files with ease.
## Installation
To install Jpad, simply [download the app](https://github.com/amarquaye/jpad/releases/download/v0.1.0/Jpad-0.1.0.msi) and follow the installation guide.
## Usage
Upon launching Jpad, you will be presented with a main window for typing. The toolbar contains the following options:
**New (Ctrl+N)**: Create a new empty file.
**New Window (Ctrl+Shift+N)**: Open a new window for typing.
**Save As (Ctrl+S)**: Save the current file with a new name.
**Open (Ctrl+O)**: Open an existing text file.
### Creating a New File
Click on the **New** button or use the shortcut ```Ctrl+N``` to create a new empty file.
### Opening a File
Click on the **Open** button or use the shortcut ```Ctrl+O``` to open an existing text file. Jpad supports various file types with the default being *.txt* .
### Saving a File
Click on the **Save As** button or use the shortcut ```Ctrl+S``` to save the current file with a new name. Choose the desired file type from the available options.
## Demo
## Contributing
If you want to contribute to Jpad, feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request. Alternatively, if you have suggestions or recommendations, you can also open an issue to discuss and share your ideas. I welcome any improvements or bug fixes.
## License
This project is licensed under the [MIT License](LICENSE).
## Note
**This cross-platform app was generated by** [Briefcase](https://briefcase.readthedocs.io/) **- part of**
[The BeeWare Project](https://beeware.org/). **If you want to see more tools like Briefcase, please
consider** [becoming a financial member of BeeWare](https://beeware.org/contributing/membership).