TextPad v1.32a

by Tony Curro


NotePad that has been with Windows since its inception is a plain text
file editor. There are not many choices available. MS Write was a little
better. WordPad, now included with MS Windows 95 is a major improvement.
However, TextPad by Helios Software Solutions is the best of the lot.

I stumbled on this program while I was looking for a text editor I could
use in writing my magazine articles. I save the files in plain text.
WordPad will NOT keep my formatting intact saved in this format. TextPad
does this and more.

TextPad is a fast and powerful text editor for 16 and 32-bit versions of
MS Windows. It has a wealth of features that are usually found in high
priced programs. TextPad, in my opinion, is priced right for anyone.
With the features it has you would expect to pay more for the program. 

Installation is very simple. Once started you can place the screen
anywhere on the desktop. You can also size the screen to your
specifications. When you restart TextPad it will remember these settings
and open in the same place and size. The program allows you select a
screen font that you can make the default, or for just the active
document. It allows you to open multiple documents, compare files,
delete files, select word wrap, tabs, split windows, see and load the
last files opened and more. 

Other Features Include:

* Huge files can be edited (up to the limit of virtual memory for the
32-bit edition).
* Multiple files can be simultaneously edited, with up to 2 files per view.
* Warm Start feature lets you restart exactly where you left off.
* Visible bookmarks can be placed on individual lines, and on all
occurences of a search pattern. Bookmarked lines can be sut, copied or
deleted.
* Built in file manager for fast copying, renaming, deleting, etc.
* Print preview, and printing with customizable headers.footers and page
breaks.
* Viewer for binary files using a hexdecimal display format.

The list goes on and on. There are too many features to mention. I have
been using this program for several weeks now, and find it
indispensable. It is part of my desktop. I am trying out another text
editor, but many of the files enclosed here weer created using TextPad.

Registration Instructions:
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The registration fee can be paid direct to Helios Software Solutions in
UK Pounds, or to PsL using a credit card, or it can be debited from your
CompuServe account using the shareware registration service.

Helios Software is based in the United Kingdom. Below are the options of
payment for the program:

a) Direct Orders:
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Payment must be by UK pound denominated drafts drawn on a UK bank, or by
EuroCheque, or by Pound Sterling International Money Order.  Sorry, but
banking fees for payments in other denominations are prohibitively
expensive.  Please send the completed registration form (see below), and
enclose a cheque or money order, payable to "Helios Software Solutions".

b) CompuServe Shareware Registration Service:
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If you have a CompuServe account you can have the registration fee
debited from your account.  Simply GO SWREG and follow the online
instructions, quoting registration ID number 3938. To insure that you
get the latest version, CompuServe will notify us on the day of your
order and we will ship the product directly to you. The registration fee
for orders made using this service, in US dollars, is $30 plus $5.00
shipping and handling.

c) Credit Card Orders:
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MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover orders must be placed
through PsL, a credit card order taking service.  You can reach PsL 24
hours a day 7 days a week by fax at +1-713-524-6398 or by CompuServe
mail to 71355,470 or Internet mail to 71355.470@compuserve.com.  You can
also call PsL at 1-800-242-4PsL(4775) or +1-713-524-6394 between the
hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm CST Monday-Thursday and 7:00 am and 12:30
pm CST on Fridays, except holidays. You can also mail orders to PsL at
P.O. Box 35705, Houston, TX 77235, USA.

You can also visit Hekios Software on the Web: http://www.textpad.com

The visit and the program are well worth the price of admission. TextPad
has won awards by Ziff Davis and others. Helios Software is an ASP
member.
