---
name: "focuswriter"
section: "1"
platform: "linux"
package: "focuswriter"
version: "1.9.1-1"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/focuswriter"
---

# focuswriter(1)

fullscreen word processor

## NAME

focuswriter - fullscreen word processor

## SYNOPSIS

**focuswriter** \[options\] \[*files*\]

## DESCRIPTION

FocusWriter is a simple, distraction-free word processor. It utilizes a hide-away interface that you access by moving your mouse to the edges of the screen, allowing the program to have a familiar look and feel to it while still getting out of the way so that you can immerse yourself in your work.

## OPTIONS

- **-h**, **--help**

  Displays help on commandline options.

- **--help-all**

  Displays help including Qt specific options.

- **-v**, **--version**

  Displays version information.

- *files*

  Files to open in current session.

## SEE ALSO

[**qt6options**(7)](/qt6options/7.md)

## REPORTING BUGS

Report bugs to \<focuswriter@bugs.gottcode.org\>.

## COPYRIGHT

Copyright © 2008-2026 Graeme Gott

Free use of this software is granted under the terms of the GNU General Public License version 3 (GPLv3). There is NO WARRANTY, to the extent permitted by law.

## AUTHOR

Graeme Gott \<graeme@gottcode.org\>.