PolyEdit
Encyclopedia
PolyEdit is a compact multipurpose word processor
and text editor
for Microsoft Windows
. It has been developed by PolySoft Solutions since 1998.
The program can be downloaded as PolyEdit Lite, which is free for home use. A paid-for version is also available.
and SHA-1 algorithms. It can embed OLE
objects and images (the latter including PNG files, JPEG
s, BMPs, GIF
s, and icons). The program supports basic tables and multiple columns, as well as hyperlink
s, and features syntax highlighting
for C++
and other programming language
s. Another key feature is PolyEdit's email client, which has a simple address book with an import feature.
PolyEdit seamlessly integrates with such products as IntelliComplete Server and WordWeb
.
to classic versions of Microsoft Word
(before 2007) and Adobe InCopy
, but uses another approach to document management. The multidocument interface
of PolyEdit (called PolyDocking) allows to navigate between open files with tabs. Besides, it supports intuitive docking of documents and tools for better productivity.
features such as support for footnotes and PDF export.
However, support for PDF export (via third-party software) was added in version 5.2 in 2009 and footnotes are supported in their beta version 6.0.
Word processor
A word processor is a computer application used for the production of any sort of printable material....
and text editor
Text editor
A text editor is a type of program used for editing plain text files.Text editors are often provided with operating systems or software development packages, and can be used to change configuration files and programming language source code....
for Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows is a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft.Microsoft introduced an operating environment named Windows on November 20, 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces . Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal...
. It has been developed by PolySoft Solutions since 1998.
The program can be downloaded as PolyEdit Lite, which is free for home use. A paid-for version is also available.
Features
PolyEdit can compress and encrypt documents saved in its native Enhanced Text Format (*.etf), using the BlowfishBlowfish (cipher)
Blowfish is a keyed, symmetric block cipher, designed in 1993 by Bruce Schneier and included in a large number of cipher suites and encryption products. Blowfish provides a good encryption rate in software and no effective cryptanalysis of it has been found to date...
and SHA-1 algorithms. It can embed OLE
Object Linking and Embedding
Object Linking and Embedding is a technology developed by Microsoft that allows embedding and linking to documents and other objects. For developers, it brought OLE Control eXtension , a way to develop and use custom user interface elements...
objects and images (the latter including PNG files, JPEG
JPEG
In computing, JPEG . The degree of compression can be adjusted, allowing a selectable tradeoff between storage size and image quality. JPEG typically achieves 10:1 compression with little perceptible loss in image quality....
s, BMPs, GIF
GIF
The Graphics Interchange Format is a bitmap image format that was introduced by CompuServe in 1987 and has since come into widespread usage on the World Wide Web due to its wide support and portability....
s, and icons). The program supports basic tables and multiple columns, as well as hyperlink
Hyperlink
In computing, a hyperlink is a reference to data that the reader can directly follow, or that is followed automatically. A hyperlink points to a whole document or to a specific element within a document. Hypertext is text with hyperlinks...
s, and features syntax highlighting
Syntax highlighting
Syntax highlighting is a feature of some text editors that display text—especially source code—in different colors and fonts according to the category of terms. This feature eases writing in a structured language such as a programming language or a markup language as both structures and...
for C++
C++
C++ is a statically typed, free-form, multi-paradigm, compiled, general-purpose programming language. It is regarded as an intermediate-level language, as it comprises a combination of both high-level and low-level language features. It was developed by Bjarne Stroustrup starting in 1979 at Bell...
and other programming language
Programming language
A programming language is an artificial language designed to communicate instructions to a machine, particularly a computer. Programming languages can be used to create programs that control the behavior of a machine and/or to express algorithms precisely....
s. Another key feature is PolyEdit's email client, which has a simple address book with an import feature.
PolyEdit seamlessly integrates with such products as IntelliComplete Server and WordWeb
WordWeb
WordWeb is an international English dictionary and thesaurus program for Microsoft Windows and iPhone. Available for download online, the program is partly based on the WordNet database.- Functions :...
.
User interface
The program has a similar user interfaceUser interface
The user interface, in the industrial design field of human–machine interaction, is the space where interaction between humans and machines occurs. The goal of interaction between a human and a machine at the user interface is effective operation and control of the machine, and feedback from the...
to classic versions of Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Word is a word processor designed by Microsoft. It was first released in 1983 under the name Multi-Tool Word for Xenix systems. Subsequent versions were later written for several other platforms including IBM PCs running DOS , the Apple Macintosh , the AT&T Unix PC , Atari ST , SCO UNIX,...
(before 2007) and Adobe InCopy
Adobe InCopy
Adobe InCopy is a professional word processing software made by Adobe Systems. It is integrated to Adobe InDesign however it is sold separately and is not included in any Creative Suite edition; the current version is Adobe InCopy CS5.5...
, but uses another approach to document management. The multidocument interface
Multiple document interface
Graphical computer applications with a multiple document interface are those whose windows reside under a single parent window , as opposed to all windows being separate from each other . Such systems often allow child windows to embed other windows inside them as well, creating complex nested...
of PolyEdit (called PolyDocking) allows to navigate between open files with tabs. Besides, it supports intuitive docking of documents and tools for better productivity.
Criticism
PolyEdit has been criticized by several reviewers for lacking some standard word processingWord processing
Word processing is the creation of documents using a word processor. It can also refer to advanced shorthand techniques, sometimes used in specialized contexts with a specially modified typewriter.-External links:...
features such as support for footnotes and PDF export.
However, support for PDF export (via third-party software) was added in version 5.2 in 2009 and footnotes are supported in their beta version 6.0.
See also
- List of word processors
- Comparison of word processorsComparison of word processors-General information:This table provides general information about selected word processors.-Characteristics:This table gives characteristics of each word processor.-Operating System Compatibility:...
- List of text editors
- Comparison of text editorsComparison of text editorsThis article provides basic comparisons for common text editors. More feature details for text editors are available from the Category of text editor features and from the individual products' articles...