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novelWriter is built as a cross-platform application using `Python 3 <https://www.python.org/>`_ as
the programming language, and `Qt 5 <https://www.qt.io/>`_ for the user interface.
the programming language, and `Qt 5 <https://www.qt.io/>`_ framework for the user interface.
novelWriter is built for Linux first, and this is where it works best. However, it also runs fine
novelWriter is built for Linux first, so this is where it works best. However, it also runs fine
on Windows and MacOS due to the cross-platform framework it's built on. The author of the
application doesn't own a Mac, so on-going Mac support is dependent on user feedback and user
contributions.
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`Enchant <https://abiword.github.io/enchant/>`_. Please see the section on :ref:`a_custom_dict` for
how to install spell checking languages.
For install instructions, see :ref:`a_started`.
For install instructions for novelWriter, see :ref:`a_started`.
Using novelWriter
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your language, and other special characters. If you use any symbols aside from these, their
intended use is explained here.
:ref:`a_prjfmt` Optional
This chapter is more technical and has an overview of changes made to the way your project data
is stored. The format has changed a bit from time to time, and sometimes the changes require
that you make small modifications to your project. Everything you need to know is listed in this
chapter.
Organising Your Projects
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:ref:`a_manuscript` - Recommended Reading
This chapter explains how the :guilabel:`Manuscript Build` tool works, how you can control the
way chapter titles are formatted, and how scene and section breaks are handled.
Additional Details & Technical Topics
=====================================
The Additional Details and the Technical Topics sections contain more in-depth information about
how various bits of novelWriter works. This information is not essential to getting started using
novelWriter.