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Open UTF-16LE and UTF-16BE Text Without Guessing
To open UTF-16LE or UTF-16BE safely, combine three clues: the byte-order mark, the editor’s detected enc […]
Choose a Mac EPUB Editor by Testing the Source-to-Rebuild Path
The best-known Mac text editor is not necessarily the best EPUB editor for your project. A more useful test is […]
Fix Garbled Text by Reopening the Same Bytes with the Right Encoding
When text appears garbled, do not save it. Preserve the file’s bytes and reopen the same file with candi […]
Handle Huge Text Files with Separate Autosave and Encoding Checks
Autosave and encoding compatibility solve different problems. Autosave protects intended editing progress; an […]
Save a Large Text File Safely When Encoding Errors May Exist
When a 450,000-character manuscript may contain an encoding conflict, do not start with a full conversion. Pre […]
Move Images Without Breaking Relative Paths in a Text Editor Project
An image inserted in a text project can disappear when the relationship between the manuscript and image chang […]
Fix Encoding Errors Highlighted Before Save
When an editor highlights characters that cannot be written in the chosen encoding, the next task is editorial […]
Find Characters That Cannot Be Saved in the Selected Encoding
Find unencodable characters before writing the delivery file, not by hunting for damage afterward. When a UTF- […]
Filter an Outline by Heading Level Without Losing Repeated Headings
An outline becomes useful when it shows the level of detail needed for the next decision. If a manuscript cont […]
Choose a Text Editor for Novels by Testing EPUB Rebuilds
If EPUB output matters when choosing a novel-writing editor, do not stop at the checkbox that says “exports EP […]
Replace Newline Characters Safely in a Text Editor
Before replacing newline characters, decide whether you are removing soft line wraps or reducing extra blank l […]
Count Raw Characters in a Manuscript Without Mixing Display Rules
For a submission limit based on raw characters, define the count before trusting a number. State whether space […]