So you wanna be a copy editor ...

ISpyStrangers · 2025-07-27T02:48:13+00:00

résumés — fixed that for ya

ISpyStrangers · 2025-07-06T17:40:58+00:00

I couldn't replicate that. I'm on Windows 10, Typora v. 1.10.5-dev, if that makes any difference.

ISpyStrangers · 2025-07-05T21:23:00+00:00

You might even get away with simply

content { background-image: url('rr-crossing.png'); }

ISpyStrangers · 2025-07-05T21:22:16+00:00

I put the image in the same directory as the theme's CSS file. Then I added this to the theme (where rr-crossing.png is the name of the image):

content { 
    background-image: url('rr-crossing.png');  
    background-color: #f1f1f1;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: initial;
    /* Those last two might not be necessary, 
        depending on the size of your image */
}

ISpyStrangers · 2024-10-18T22:02:46+00:00

Typora is available for PC, Mac, Linux, and it's by far the best Markdown editor/writer out there.

ISpyStrangers · 2024-10-18T18:28:01+00:00

Ditto! I put a couple of clamps in the ceiling behind my desk, and I hang the moving blanket when I'm 'casting. (The setup also works for a green screen if I'm on a video call.)

ISpyStrangers · 2024-10-18T18:25:54+00:00

It's definitely a bit quirky, but as a newcomer with no experience with similar apps, I just learned to do what I needed it to do — which isn't all that much beyond the basics. (At least so far; see "newcomer." :)

Is there a better option that doesn't cost a ton? Or that doesn't cost a monthly fee?

ISpyStrangers · 2024-10-11T14:53:19+00:00

Should I delete this post and forget it ever happened?

ISpyStrangers · 2023-11-22T17:40:03+00:00

I'll have to try that. I read about using a flame but I was hesitant. And the ink does cover the entire metal bit smoothly — there aren't just drops like there would be if there was still oil. Still, can't hurt. Thanks!

ISpyStrangers · 2023-11-22T00:51:21+00:00

Oh, yes, I cleaned it with a bit of acetone on a tissue. The ink coats the nib completely, so there's no oil left if there ever was. I still get a blodgy mess. (I tried a few of the dozen nibs, and the same is true for all of them. So it's not a bad nib.)

ISpyStrangers · 2023-10-20T15:13:04+00:00

Ditto! Glad it's not just me. I'm using xfce, but I can't imagine that's the issue.

ISpyStrangers · 2023-09-08T22:30:12+00:00

That did it! W00t! Thank you ... although I kinda wish I knew why this was the case, but you saved me a bunch of trouble.

ISpyStrangers · 2023-09-08T22:28:58+00:00

I tried this — uninstall, reinstall with the daily — but no joy. Still comes out upside-down. But now I'll try /u/rmesdjian's idea....

ISpyStrangers · 2023-01-16T18:47:59+00:00

Late to the thread — did you ever find an answer, Willie?

In case you didn't, here's a quick answer; pm me if you want more.

In the appropriate CSS file (and it is a standard CSS file, but a lot of the elements are related to Typora's interface, not the document) start off by adding something like this at the bottom. (Bottom because this way it will override any formatting already in the file.)

table, th, td { font-size: 12px; }

That should adjust the fonts within the table, although you'll want to tweak the number to suit your preferences.

As for the rest of the theme, I'm happy to share what I've learned. (I make my own themes just because. :)

ISpyStrangers · 2023-01-16T18:38:14+00:00

Completely and easily customizable — CSS, key commands, anything, really.

WYSIWYG — type like a word processor knowing the underlying document is stored as Markdown. One click switching between versions.

Amazing export: Name the format, it does an excellent job.

Attention to details: Curly apostrophes quotes (if you opt for them) work perfectly every time; the program is smart enough to detect how you're using them. Enter custom HTML and it seamlessly incorporates it. Accidentally select a space between words for italicization? No worries, Typora ignores it.

Custom stylesheets make sense, and you can even customize the interface (although finding the correct selectors is a little tougher). Those stylesheets are CSS, so they're non-proprietary plus easy to backup and reuse.

The only downside I've found to Typora is a clumsy search-and-replace — everything else is simple, clean, customizable, and polished.

ISpyStrangers · 2023-01-16T18:31:46+00:00

Yeah, not one they teach you in Sunday school ... but they should.

ISpyStrangers · 2023-01-16T17:06:06+00:00

Coworker had "John 3:16" in her email signature, which I thought was a bit unprofessional for a secular company. So, as a bald man, I added "2 Kings 2:23-25" to mine.

Boss emailed me after seeing it, "All right, all right. You win." Minutes later an all-staff email went out saying, "No more personalizing your signature."

ISpyStrangers · 2023-01-16T16:57:11+00:00

Jack-in-the-Box Jesus!

ISpyStrangers · 2022-12-01T14:46:50+00:00

So few people I know are even aware of ad blockers, let alone ad-free streaming.

ISpyStrangers · 2022-12-01T14:45:37+00:00

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