Re: GS Word processor project!

[taob@r-node.hub.org (Brian Tao)]

In article <8g5FrSi00VR_I9VlIe@andrew.cmu.edu>, "Seth D. Kadesh" writes...
> 
> Ok, I think this is going to go somewhere.  This is an official call
> for input and discussion for my word processor project.  I want input
> on everything, from user interface to features to programming
> pitfalls/advice/suggestions.

   Combine the AWGS and AW3 WP modules, WriteAway, EgoEd, ShadowWrite
and add:

 o System 6 awareness (esp. full Clipboard support)
 o Ability to read/write ASCII/AWGS/AW3/Teach/MacWrite/RTF formats
 o Configurable button tool bar
 o Page preview and reduced/enlarged views
 o Multiple columns of different widths
 o *Real* margins!  :)
 o Character and paragraph style sheets
 o Search/replace multiple lines (liek EgoED) and by text attributes
 o Inline graphics (anchored to either text or page)
 o Character kerning, micro-adjustable line height
 o all manner of text manipulation tools (paragraph/line renumbering,
   indent/undent, outlining, boxing, etc.)
 o "Hot" paste feature of AWGS (control-drag)
 o Movable modal or modeless dialogs only!  :)

    I'll think of some more later.  ;-)
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