Quick Draft For Mac

There are plenty of uses for an advanced word processor, but often you just need to write something down quickly without going through the trouble of creating a new document.

Quick Draft was designed for this exact scenario. It is accessed from the menu bar and provides you with a basic scratchpad for your thoughts. It supports Markdown and can even synchronize data between your Mac, iPhone, and iPad, via iCloud.

Once the app is installed, it can be found in the menu bar. Just click the icon and a tiny scratchpad will pop up. Here, you can write down anything you need to remember or save for later.

The notepad can also be brought up using a customizable global hotkey. If your notes need to be kept on your screen, just pin it so it won't disappear when switching to another window.

Since Markdown is so commonly used nowadays, it's nice to see that the app supports the syntax, allowing you to format your text and then copy it to another app ready to go.

Aside from writing drafts or memos, you can also create simple to-do lists and mark items as completed as you go through your daily tasks.

Quick Draft is also available for phones and tablets, and anything you type will be synchronized to all your devices via iCloud. It's always helpful to have your notes with you when your Mac isn't at hand, and this is possibly the most intuitive way to sync your data.

This app brings literally nothing new to the table, but who needs that anyway? It's simply a tool that can help you organize your thoughts and remember things, and it is perfectly suited for the job.