Focus Mode
Focus mode for Android emphasizes the active sentence while eliminating distractions, so you can concentrate on the current task.
According to user feedback, this feature shines at best when used in full-screen, dark mode. We suggest that you test both dark letters on a white background and light colors on a dark background to determine which option works for you.
How To Enable Focus Mode
You can enable/ disable Focus Mode from:
- the 3 dots menu on the top-right ⋮ → Focus Mode
- the Lightning Menu
When enabled, the active sentence –where your cursor is placed– is highlighted while the surrounding text is dimmed.
Jumping Screen When Editing?
Focus Mode is meant to be used during the writing/ creation phase and for the best experience we recommend toggling it off during any editing phases.
A conflict between the area you will select to edit and Focus Mode's attempt to vertically center the cursor might result in the screen jumping vertically.
💡 When working with external input devices: If you wish to select text/ranges with Focus Mode enabled, you can use the 'click + drag to select' technique to avoid issues with selecting a range of text.
Helping You Focus More
There is more than just Focus Mode in iA Writer to help you keep your mind on your text. Learn more with those related blog posts:
Editor
Authorship
Highlight the text you craft yourself and keep track of your sources, artificial or natural.
Style Check
A personal editor-in-chief on your device, carefully reviewing your text for redundancies, clichés, and filler words.
Syntax Highlight
A more structured view of your document will help you improve your writing style.
Stats
Metadata
A simple key-value format for storing additional information about a document, only visible in the Editor.
Smart Automation
Auto text completion and transformation: focus on your writing, without getting bogged down by minor details.