Documentation

Welcome to the DraftWriter documentation hub. Find guides, tutorials, and reference materials to help you make the most of DraftWriter's cell-based writing interface.

User Manual

Complete guide to DraftWriter covering interface, editing, organization, keyboard shortcuts, and export options.

Command List

Full reference of keyboard shortcuts for Legacy and Standard keybind modes including typing, navigation, and editing.

Usage Examples

Step-by-step tutorials showing how to use DraftWriter for real-world tasks like essay assignments.

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Quick Reference

Overview

DraftWriter is a cell-based writing application for macOS that organizes your writing into individual cells, similar to a spreadsheet. Each sentence lives in its own cell, allowing you to edit, reorganize, and focus on your writing with unprecedented flexibility.

For comprehensive coverage of all features, visit the User Manual.

Getting Started

System Requirements

  • macOS 12.0 or later
  • Apple Silicon or Intel processor

Installation

Download DraftWriter from the Mac App Store. For detailed installation instructions, see the User Manual.

Key Concepts

Cells

Each sentence is stored in its own cell. This allows you to edit sentences independently, reorganize your writing by moving cells, and focus on one sentence at a time.

Navigation

Use arrow keys to move between cells. Press Enter to create a new cell below the current one.

Organization

Group related cells together to form paragraphs or sections. Use categories and labels to structure your document.

Learn more about these concepts in the User Manual or see practical applications in Usage Examples.

Essential Shortcuts

  • Enter - New cell
  • Arrow Keys - Navigate between cells
  • i (Standard mode) - Type into cell
  • e / d (Standard mode) - Swap with row above / below
  • f / s (Standard mode) - Swap with left / right cell

For the complete list of keyboard shortcuts in both Legacy and Standard modes, see the Command List.