What’s new in version 2.44?
After months of communicating with the WriterJournal communities and professional writers, we evaluated requested features and implemented some of the most important and productive new features in the released version 2.44. Here are summaries of some of the most preferred new features.
Document coloring
Enhanced Document Organization with Color Categorization in WriterJournal 2.44 and Beyond
Starting with WriterJournal 2.44, users are empowered with an advanced feature that significantly enhances document management and organization—color categorization. This feature enables users to assign one of nine distinct colors to their documents, ranging from vibrant red to serene purple.
By categorizing documents with color, users can experience a myriad of benefits:
Improved Visual Organization: The use of color makes it easier to visually differentiate between various documents at a glance, reducing the time spent searching for specific files.
Enhanced Workflow Efficiency: With documents color-coded, users can quickly identify priorities and streamline their workflow, enhancing productivity and ensuring that tasks are managed more effectively.
Customizable System: Users have the flexibility to create a personalized organization system that suits their unique needs and preferences, fostering a more intuitive filing process.
Aesthetic Appeal: The addition of colors not only serves a functional purpose but also adds an aesthetic dimension to document organization, making the digital workspace more engaging and visually pleasing.
WriterJournal’s commitment to improving user experience is evident in this update, providing a powerful tool for those who value meticulous organization and efficient document management. Users are encouraged to utilize this versatile feature to its fullest potential, harnessing the power of color to transform their digital filing systems
Please following the steps below to learn how this feature work (See the screenshots):
options to open the document option menu window.
Introducing Cover Image Feature in WriterJournal 2.44
With the release of WriterJournal 2.44, users can now assign an image to their folder items, transforming them into visually distinctive book covers. This image will be displayed on the document listing page, aiding in the visual differentiation of folders. Moreover, when compiling and converting an entire folder into a PDF book, the assigned image will serve as the book cover page.
This highly anticipated feature is particularly exciting for authors who wish to create and organize their entire book directly on their Android devices, bringing a new level of customization and professional appearance to their work.
Enhanced Document Listing Page in WriterJournal 2.44: Three New Layout Styles
Starting from version 2.44, WriterJournal presents a more visually appealing document listing page, enhancing the overall user experience. We have introduced three distinct layout styles to cater to users’ varying preferences:
Card Layout: Ideal for users who prefer a detailed view of each document, offering a comprehensive snapshot of the content.
Grid Layout: Perfect for tablet users seeking a more aesthetically pleasing arrangement, allowing for a better visual organization of documents.
List Layout: Best suited for those who prioritize a streamlined and straightforward listing of documents.
These layout options provide greater flexibility, enabling users to switch between different styles according to their needs and preferences. Whether you prefer the detailed view of the card layout, the organized feel of the grid layout, or the simplicity of the list layout, WriterJournal 2.44 ensures a customized and enhanced document browsing experience.
“Compile to” Replaces “Export to” in WriterJournal Version 2.44
In WriterJournal Version 2.44, we have renamed the term “Export to” with “Compile to”. This change was made for two main reasons:
Clarity of Function: The term “Export” did not accurately describe the intended functionality. The new term “Compile” better indicates that this feature is meant to gather documents, apply various compile settings, and convert WriterJournal files into universally compatible formats (TXT,PDF,WORD DOCX,MD,HTML). It involves both compiling and converting processes.
Specific Use of “Export”: We now use the term “Export to” specifically for exporting WriterJournal’s native file types, such as WJDOC for documents and WJFOLDER for folders.
How to compile and export universal document file?
Users can either compile a single document or an entire folder containing multiple documents (or maybe call them chapters or scenes) into a single merged universal document file. Please See the screenshots:
1. Locate your document or folder that you want to compile in the Home page.
2. Click the "more options" button to show the "document options" menu window.
3. Select Export in the document options menu.
4. You will be directed to the Export page where you can reorder your documents and adjust the compile settings to control how your documents should be compiled.
5. Select your preferred compile file format.
6. Click the Export button to start the compile and export process.
7. Select where to save the compiled document file.
Compile settings
Sometimes users may want to compile their documents with some adjustments, for example, compile with a bigger font size or add extra margins to the print pages, these settings can be configured in the Compile settings page.
After navigating to the compile page. You can click the gears icon at the top right corner to reach the compile settings page. See the screenshots.
The followings are brief explanations for each setting:
Include title: when enabled, WriterJournal will automatically include the title of your document during compilation process. (Effective for all file types)
Justify text: when enabled, WriterJournal will automatically justify text for all paragraphs during compilation process. (Not effective for txt or markdown file)
Drop cap first paragraph: when enabled, WriterJournal will detect the first non heading and non listing paragraph and apply drop cap effect to its first letter. (Only effective for HTML,PDF file compilation)
Drop cap font size: adjust the font size used for drop cap effect. (Only effective for HTML,PDF file compilation)
Paper size: choose from popular standard paper sizes when compiling PDF file. (Only effective for PDF file compilation)
Line spacing: adjust the line spacing parameter when compiling PDF or HTML file. The line spacing is the distance between two separate lines. (Only effective for HTML,PDF file compilation)
Page margins: adjust the paper margins for print ready PDF document compilation. (Only effective for PDF file compilation)
Font size: adjust the base font size. (Only effective for PDF and HTML file compilation)
Multiple documents or entire folder compilation settings
Include cover image when compile folder: when compile an entire folder to which a cover image is attached, WriterJournal will automatically treat the cover image as the book cover page. (Only effective for PDF file compilation)
Start each document on new page: when enabled, WriterJournal will start each document on a new page if there are multiple documents to be compiled. (Only effective for PDF and Microsoft Word Docx file compilation)
Insert chapter divider: when enabled, WriterJournal will automatically insert chapter divider graphic to the document ending section. (Only effective for PDF and HTML file compilation)
Share
From WriterJournal 2.44 onwards, sharing document is exactly the same as compiling document. The only difference is that the "Export" button is replaced with the "Share" button. See the screenshot.
Exciting New Text Coloring Feature in WriterJournal 2.44
After many user requests, the highly anticipated text coloring feature has finally arrived! In the newly released WriterJournal version 2.44, users can now apply both foreground and background colors to their text, adding vibrant and dynamic details to their work.
How to apply foreground and background colors to your text?
By default, foreground and background color options are turned off. User will have to enable it in the tools settings panel at the very bottom in the editor page by clicking the gear icon. 
(See the screenshots)
to navigate to Editor Tools page.
and “Background color” 
options and enable them. Click √ to save the changes.
After enabling these options, user will have to select a color by clicking the foreground color button , and select a color in the foreground color dialog window, click color blue and then click “Select”.
The selected color will be reflected on the foreground color button.
Now, just like applying bold or italic effect to the selected text, apply foreground color style by using “toggle after input” method. Select a portion of your text, and click foreground color button to apply the selected color.(See the screenshots)
Note that background color style works just the same way, users can easily apply a background color style to their text by following the exact procedure.
Attaching URLs or comments to your text
In WriterJournal 2.43, we added ‘attaching URL and comments’ feature, helping writers build linking materials and commenting on their work.
Enhanced Text Annotation: URL and Comments Attachment in WriterJournal 2.44
With the release of WriterJournal 2.44, we have introduced a powerful feature that allows users to attach URLs and comments to their text. This innovative addition provides several benefits aimed at improving productivity and enhancing the writing experience:
Enhanced Research Linking: Users can now attach URLs directly to their text, providing quick access to research materials, references, and sources. This feature is particularly beneficial for writers who need to frequently reference online content, saving valuable time and streamlining the research process.
Improved Document Annotation: The ability to add comments allows users to annotate their work effectively. Writers can insert reminders, notes, or feedback within the document, making it easier to keep track of thoughts and revisions. This is especially useful for collaborative projects where multiple contributors need to provide input.
Organized Material: By attaching URLs and comments, writers can keep their documents organized and concise. This feature helps in reducing clutter, as relevant information can be linked or commented on directly within the text, rather than being scattered across multiple documents or notes.
WriterJournal 2.44 continues to prioritize user needs, bringing tools that not only enhance writing efficiency but also support a more organized and productive workflow.
How to attach link or comment to a specific portion of your text?
Just like applying foreground color style, users can attach a URL link or comment to their text. By using the “toggle after input” method, like foreground and background color styles, users have to enable the link and comment style options first in the Editor Tools page, because these options are turned off by default.
to attach a URL link to the selected text. Enter the URL address and click OK to attach. (See the screenshots)
Note that attaching a comment works just the same way, users can easily attach a comment to their text by following the exact procedure.