PROJECT NOTES: A LIGHTER EDITING DAY

Goal
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Keep everyday text work easy to start and easy to follow.
A useful editor should make the next step obvious.

Keep related files together
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Use one tab for notes, another for a checklist,
and another for reference text.
Switch documents without arranging several windows.

Choose a focused view
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The regular view keeps navigation tools nearby.
Zen Mode removes extra controls from the editing area.
Minimal Mode keeps a small set of writing controls.
Return to the regular view when you need more tools.

Work with a local TXT file
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Open the document you want to edit.
Read a paragraph and change a line.
Save a copy and check the result.
Use sample files when comparing different editors.

A practical definition of lightweight
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Fewer window switches.
Less visible clutter.
Useful controls when you need them.
A workflow you can understand.

A clean layout is not a speed or memory benchmark.
Measure performance separately on your own Mac.