The Right Writing Tool: A Complete Guide to Text Editors for Students and Researchers

The Right Writing Tool: A Complete Guide to Text Editors for Students and Researchers
Writing documents for academic, professional, or personal purposes requires choosing the right text editor. Not all software serves the same function: some focus on intuitive formatting, while others specialize in scientific structuring with references and bibliographies. The following list presents the main text editors, their general features, type (WYSIWYG or LaTeX), availability (offline/online), license (proprietary or free), and market share.
1. Microsoft Word
  • General features: advanced formatting, track changes, automated table of contents and indexes, integration with Zotero/EndNote.
  • Type: WYSIWYG.
  • OS: Windows, macOS, mobile (Android/iOS).
  • Offline/Online: both (Microsoft 365 online + desktop app).
  • License: Proprietary (Microsoft).
  • Market share: ~70%.
2. Google Docs
  • General features: real-time collaboration, auto-correction, dynamic table of contents.
  • Type: WYSIWYG.
  • OS: Any (web browser).
  • Offline/Online: mainly online (offline mode available).
  • License: Free (Google).
  • Market share: ~20%.
3. LibreOffice Writer
  • General features: full formatting, style management, automatic TOC and indexes, Word compatibility.
  • Type: WYSIWYG.
  • OS: Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • Offline/Online: Offline.
  • License: Free (Open Source).
  • Market share: ~5%.
4. OpenOffice Writer
  • General features: similar to LibreOffice, automatic TOC and index, integrated office tools.
  • Type: WYSIWYG.
  • OS: Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • Offline/Online: Offline.
  • License: Free (Apache).
  • Market share: ~2%.
5. LaTeX (Overleaf, TeXShop, etc.)
  • General features: scientific writing, advanced references management, automatic bibliographies, professional typography.
  • Type: LaTeX (code).
  • OS: Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux).
  • Offline/Online: both (Overleaf online, TeXShop offline).
  • License: Free (Open Source).
  • Market share: ~2% (dominant in academia).
6. LyX
  • General features: semi-WYSIWYG interface for LaTeX, citations, bibliographies, equations, automated TOC.
  • Type: LaTeX (simplified interface).
  • OS: Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • Offline/Online: Offline.
  • License: Free (Open Source).
  • Market share: niche (mainly academic use).
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