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OpenOffice.org

A fully-featured office productivity suite comprising Writer (word processing incl. background spell checker, Web publishing, etc), Calc (spreadsheet), Draw (graphics), Impress (presentations), etc; MS-Office compatible using an XML-based file format.
Review/screenshots
148MB

PlusOffice

A set of MS Office compatible office applications, based on OpenOffice.org, that includes Writer (text), Calc (spreadsheet), Impress (multimedia presentations), Math (math formula editor), Draw (graphics) & Base (database). Requires Win98 or later.
Review/screenshots
175MB

EasyOffice

A fully-featured office productivity suite comprising EasyWord, SimpleWord, EasySpreadsheet, EasyPresentation, EasyBookkeeper, Easy Contact Manager, EasySpeaker, EasyZip, and more; Word/Excel compatible, creates PDF files, etc. Nagware, requires IE v5 or later.
Review/screenshots
99.9MB

Cetus CWordPad

Word processor, with multi-language spell checker, thesaurus & extra help; features Microsoft WordPad compatibility, reads/writes DOC (Word 6.0), RTF, WRI & TXT formatted documents, and more.
Review
1.57MB

Jarte

Superb word processor, with spell checker & tabbed document interface; features Microsoft WordPad compatibility, reads/writes DOC (Word 6.0), RTF & TXT formatted documents, OLE compatibility, Clipboard extender, screen capture, and more.
Review/screenshots
1.61MB

Serif PagePlus SE

A professional-quality, commercial desktop publishing (DTP) program which can create anything from simple pamphlets to complex magazines; features an extensive range of Wizards, spell checking, thesaurus, text effects, precision placement, kerning, hyphenation, drop caps, and more. Requires free on-line registration before use.
Review/screenshots
19.5MB

IBM Lotus Symphony

An Office-style suite containing word processor, presentation program & spreadsheet; features spell checker, exports documents to Adobe PDF, MS Office compatibility, based on OpenOffice.org, and more. Requires WinXP or later plus e-mail address to register.
Review/screenshots
192MB

AbiWord

An open-source, fully featured word processor which reads most major word processor formats (DOC, WPD, RTF, etc) and writes to many of them; features auto spell check, autotext, convert to HTML, text justification, body/heading styles, columns, word count, etc.
Review/screenshots
3.84MB

cgEdit v0.90 beta

Tremendous MDI ASCII editor with spell checker, unlimited filesize, macros, etc.
Review
1.69MB

PhraseExpress

A boilerplate utility that organizes frequently used text snippets and pastes them into any application; features expansion of abbreviations as you type, launches applications by entering text shortcuts, Web shortcuts, and more. Requires Windows 98 or later.
Review/screenshots
1.83MB

RoughDraft

Word processor, with built-in spell checker (US & UK English); features support for RTF and TXT documents, import file in Word 6.0/97 or HTML formats, open up to 100 files, 4 built-in clipboards, auto insert user-defined words, works with HTML, and much more.
Review/screenshots
1.62MB

RJ TextEd

A syntax-based programmer's text editor with a tabbed interface that can also edit binary files (hex editor); features spell checker, syntax support for all major text files, 3 stand-alone tools, file encryption, save as HTML, and more. Requires Win98 or later.
Review/screenshots
4.59MB

NotesPad

Sensational Windows NotePad replacement with spell check (US English included but 6 others are available), unlimited filesize, edits up to 16 files at once, configurable Favorites file list & system editor, multiple undo/redo, powerful search, etc.
Review/screenshots
0.97MB

NoteTab Light

A superb ASCII text editor (NotePad replacement) and HTML editor; features tabbed interface, uses fixed-width or proportional fonts, saves text clips automatically, text macros (samples included), strips HTML tags, powerful system-wide search & replace tools, etc.
Review/screenshots
1.81MB

EditPad Lite

Excellent ASCII text editor; features, multiple open documents, no filesize limits, save as HTML document, unlimited undo and redo, word wrap, line numbering, auto indent, reads & writes UNIX (LF only) and Mac (CR only) text files, etc.
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3.14MB

Mobysaurus v2.4

A full-featured English thesaurus with Writer's Power Pack; features integration with a number of thesauras databases, offline database, fully searchable, advanced search toolbox, and more. Requires Win98 or later, Microsoft .NET Framework v1.1 & 1024x768 or 800x600 screen. CFS download 800x600 version
Review/screenshots
25.5MB

GridinSoft Notepad Lite

A programmer’s ASCII text editor which supports 37 formats of files (HTML, ASP, PHP, Perl, Pascal, etc); features built-in spell checker, HEX editor, UNICODE, code templates, support for many character sets, scripting engine, no 50kB filesize limit, print preview, and more.
Review/screenshots
1.49MB

iTex v3.1.6

An ASCII text editor and RTF word processor with iMac document compatibility in its native ITE format; features built-in spell checker, no filesize limits, undo/redo, 14 built-in skins (color schemes), document formatting, multilingual, and more.
Review/screenshots
1.86MB

PSPad

Programmer’s text editor with special support for Web development; features hex editor, CP conversion, text differences, templates, macros, spellcheck option (additional download), syntax coloring, auto-completion, Code Explorer, and more. Not for Win95.
Review/screenshots
3.29MB

DesyEdit

A programmer's ASCII text editor which supports 13 programming languages (HTML, Delphi, C/C++, VB, etc); features syntax coloring, hex editing, tabbed interface, project oriented, no filesize limits, HTML tag toolbar, optional always-on-top, and more.
Review/screenshots
2.68MB

CodePad

Programmer’s text & hex editor with over 60 standard syntax definitions; features tabbed interface, file browsers, quick templates, directory searches, text sorting, syntax highlighting, URL highlighting, RTF & HTML export, and more. Not for Win95.
Review/screenshots
979kB

TheSage

A stand-alone English dictionary & thesaurus; features 145,000+ dictionary references, approx 35,000 examples of usage, encyclopedic info, nearly 1,200,000 thesaurus relationships, cross-referencing, anagram search, wildcard search, Clipboard copy, and more.
Review/screenshots
7.20MB

Speakonia

A text-to-speech program; features 26 voices, pitch control, speed control, volume control, optional reading of Clipboard entries, tells current time & date, saves spoken text to WAV file, reads a Webpage, and more. Requires free on-line registration to use.
Review/screenshots
2.58MB

EBook Maestro

Creates feature-rich non-commercial eBooks that can be distributed; features security against copying & printing, highly customizable user interface, HTML based file input (max 500 files), optionally opens URL when closed, and more. Requires Win98 or later. CFS download
Review/screenshots
2.51MB

ReadPlease 2003

Superb text-to-speech program with 4 voices, speed control, volume, assistance for visually impaired users, and more. Note: an older version, with better graphics (and pitch control) is available from CFS – ReadPlease 2000 (6.82MB).
Review
10.2MB

LopeEdit

A powerful tab-based programmer's editor and replacement for Windows Notepad; features global search/replace, user configurable syntax highlighting (pre-configured for 16 programming languages), unlimited undo/redo, UNICODE & UTF-8 support, and more.
Review/screenshots
3.40MB

SmartFreePDF

Creates PDF (Adobe Acrobat) files, with images, from text typed or pasted into the program's window; features 3 font faces, any size font, font attributes, 4 text colors, annotation, hypertext links, and more. Requires WinXP with Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 or later. CFS download
Review/screenshots
1.32MB

Editor2

Extremely small NotePad replacement; features no filesize limit, both ANSI & Unicode text file support, Hex & RTF viewer, powerful search & replace commands, dual font/color selection, URL autodetection, and more. Requires RICHED20.DLL (not included with Windows 95).
Review/screenshots
356kB

NeoMem

Stores and organizes information in an Explorer-style tree and is used to store 'to do' lists, Website passwords, addresses, account information, and collections of all kinds; features global search options, handles all types of objects, auto-backup, tutorial, and more.
Review/screenshots
679kB

pdf995

Creates documents in the Acrobat PDF file format by selecting the ‘Print’ command from any application, creating documents which can be viewed with a PDF viewer (Acrobat Reader); optional editor to modify files created with this program (871kB). Nagware.
Review/screenshots
3.19MB

WordTabs

Deluxe ASCII & RTF editor; multiple language-dictionaries, multiple large files, etc. CFS Download
Review
1.48MB

Everest Dictionary

A desktop dictionary tool which can be used with up to 9 dictionary language databases (separate downloads – eg English is 13.54MB); features a popup definition-window, dictionary game, and more. (All dictionaries in one download – 79.2MB.)
Review/screenshot
1.24MB+

PolyEdit Lite

A word processor that can open & save documents in RTF, MS Word 95-2007, Unicode and other formats; features spell checker (dictionaries are required), tabbed interface, export to HTML & PDF, text formatting tools, support for images & objects, and more.
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2.48MB+

Pad v2.5

Terrific replacement for NotePad, with BMP, GIF, ICO, JPG, WMF, etc viewer.
Review/screenshot
996kB

doPDF

Converts any printable document to Acrobat PDF format without requiring Ghostscript; features selection of paper size, selection of resolution (from 72 to 2400 dpi), selection of page orientation, selection of quality settings, and more. Requires WinXP or later.
Review/screenshots
2.57MB

Memoirs2000 Lite

Store and arrange text-based information in tree form; create to-do lists, recipes, project notes, personal contacts, bookmark lists, reports, term papers, etc and acts as a personal diary or information manager.
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1.39MB

Enso Words

A universal spell checker that can be used in any program (Word, Firefox, Macromedia Fireworks, etc); features word count, on-line definitions & thesaurus, 4-function calculator, cut/copy/paste, upper/lower case, and more. Requires WinXP or later.
Review/screenshot
12.3MB

Gymnast

Converts text (TXT) files to Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format without the need for any additional Adobe software; supports hyperlinks, annotations, auto-generation of bookmarks from headings, and more. Formerly shareware, requires free registration key.
Review/screenshots
1.42MB

Programmer’s File Editor v1.01

Superb ASCII text editor with macros, keyboard mapping, etc.
Review/screenshot
608kB

Scribus

A desktop publishing program (DTP) that produces press-ready output; features CMYK color, separations, ICC color management, PDF creation, 18 preset shapes, layers, and more. Requires WinXP or later, & Ghostscript (12.3MB) for EPS/PS import & printing.
Review/screenshots
18.1MB

QJot

Lightweight word processor that supports RTF, MS Word & Wordperfect formats; inserts images/objects, insert file into text, auto-saves user settings, word count, URL detect, 100-level undo/redo, set paragraph/line spacing, and more. Requires WinXP or later.
Review/screenshots
600kB

PDF4Free

PDF creator, PDF writer and PDF converter which installs as a print driver so you can 'print' any document to PDF format; features full hyperlink support, up to 2540x2540 DPI, custom paper size, PDF doc info, font embedding, print scaling, and more. Requires WinXP or later.
Review/screenshots
1.36MB

GhostTyper XML

Stores and retrieves repetitive text (boilerplate); features text insertion by hotkey, desktray icon or abbreviation, macro commands, multiple entries sharing hotkey and/or abbreviation, Explorer-style tree structure, nominate which window to insert text, and more.
Review/screenshots
1.98MB

Fuzzy Duck Note

A small icon-based note taker with some big features; includes a spell checker, stores multiple notes, FTP notes to another computer, notes stored in RSS format, reminders, conversions, always-on-top mode, drag 'n drop, and more. Requires VB6 Runtime files.
Review/screenshots
2.00MB

JujuEdit

An ASCII text editor, suitable as a Notepad replacement or for programmers, with a 2GB filesize limit; features a virtually unlimited undo buffer, full syntax highlighting for most major programming languages (HTML, C++, Perl, PHP, etc), binary editing, and more.
Review/screenshots
492kB

SearchInform Free

A full-text (global) search tool that supports any text format (TXT, DOC, RTF, PDF, HTML, etc) and various data sources (Access, MS SQL, Oracle, etc); features fast indexing, intelligent searching, and more. Nagware, requires Windows XP or later.
Review/screenshots
4.21MB

VenPad

A programmer's text editor that supports 29 programming languages (including HTML); features syntax colorization, edit & preview modes, line numbering, programmer's library tree, HTML tags, freequently used text, validate/beautify source, color picker, and more. CFS download
Review/screenshots
613kB

Crimson Editor

A programmer's source code editor and NotePad replacement; features multi-document interface, spell checker, built-in FTP client, handles very large documents, configurable syntax highlighting, unlimited undo/redo, macro support, natural word wrap, and more.
Review/screenshots
1.10MB

TypingMaster’s QuickPhrase v1.70

Scratchpad for storing text which can be pasted into almost any Windows' program; features 100 entries (each up to 16kB), macros (incl date & time), hotkeys for individual entries and also to launch macros, etc.
Review/screenshots
921kB

Free PDF v0.95

Create your own PDF files without needing Adobe’s expensive Acrobat writer. Requires RedMon (583kB), Ghostscript (4.99MB) & Adobe Acrobat Reader (5.6MB); for experienced users only!
Review/screenshots
1.97MB