How to Use

OpenWrit is a focused, minimal Bible reader. Navigate to any book and chapter using the reading toolbar or by simply starting to type — the command menu will appear instantly. Your last-read position is remembered and shown on the home screen.

Start typing from anywhere in the app to instantly open the command menu. You can navigate to any passage without touching the mouse.

At the top of every chapter you'll find the reading toolbar. From here you can:

• Switch to any book using the book selector.
• Navigate chapters with the arrow buttons, or click the chapter number and type to jump directly.
• Switch Bible translations inline without leaving the current passage.
• Toggle font family (sans, serif, mono, round), font size, verse numbers, red letters, and section titles.

Press Alt + F while reading to enter focus mode. All navigation and UI elements fade away, leaving only the text. Move your cursor to the edges of the screen to reveal controls when needed.

Annotate any verse directly while reading:

1. 1Click a verse to apply a quick highlight in your default color.
2. 2Right-click or long-press any verse to open the annotation menu.
3. 3Choose from six highlight colors: yellow, green, blue, pink, purple, or orange.
4. 4Add a written note to any verse from the annotation menu.
5. 5Share a verse or selection as a direct link using the share button in the annotation menu.
6. 6View all your highlights and notes in your Library.

Highlights and notes are saved locally and sync across devices when signed in.

OpenWrit ships with 14 translations. The default is the New Revised Standard Version, Catholic Edition (NRSVCE). Switch translations at any time using the translation selector in the reading toolbar, or set a permanent default in Settings.

All appearance preferences are managed in Settings:

• Light, dark, or system-synced mode.
• A clean light or dark interface inspired by Things 3, with system sync.
• Font family: sans, serif, mono, or round.
• Font size adjustable from 12px to 32px.
• Toggle verse numbers, red letters, and section titles.
• Set your default highlight color for one-click annotations.

The home screen displays today's USCCB Mass readings, the liturgical season, and any feast day. Visit the Calendar page for the full liturgical calendar. You can also opt in to a daily verse email from Settings.

Reading progress is tracked automatically without an account. Sign in to sync your library across devices.

• Your daily reading streak is shown on the home screen.
• An activity heatmap on your profile shows reading frequency over the past year.
• Full reading history is logged per chapter with time-on-page tracking.
• Highlights and notes sync to your account and are accessible from any device.