Onyxpad

At this point, there are few text-related applications that could surprise a user. Onyxpad, unfortunately, does not seem to be one of those. Still, this nifty pad does offer a compact text-editing bundle for those moments when nothing else can really be of use. It's easy to handle and very intuitive, well-organized, and easy to integrate aesthetically too.

It might not be an Office suite, but this application can easily allow users to deal with TXT files. The window is divided into three panes. One can be left hidden and used only when needed. The first one has to do with the opened TXT files in the app. The second is the window in which you can add or remove text, depending on what you're trying to do.

The last and most interesting can be used to browse one's PC for a specific file to open in the program. In other words, you won't need to close the app or search independently on your computer for files. The history log is just as useful for keeping track of the changes you've brought to your document or documents.

The best part about this application is that it has integrated tools such as search capabilities, zoom, and resolution adjustment options in a very easy-to-spot area. The toolbar is not crowded. Each particular action has a pictogram, and there's an additional set of options in each menu drawer. There are key combinations for executing various commands. Cut, copy, scroll and select parts of your text by using a specific key combo.

There's even the option to change the app theme, for easier integration with the rest of your OS's look. The interface might be a bit on the simplistic side, but it's not outdated. It has that minimalist vibe we've been accustomed to since Windows 8.

Onyxpad might not be an application to rush to and grab for long-term use. On the contrary, it's a program you might use once because you need something capable, small, and easy-to-work-with and abandon it afterward. Even so, if during that one-time-use it proves to be helpful, you've managed to unlock its potential.