Is this a hot take? It feels like it, but maybe it’s common knowledge in 2024. Or maybe it’s a deranged thought that only makes sense if you’ve used vim regularly for any length of time.
Markdown ends up being my writing tool of choice these days, rapidly replacing Google Docs for most personal stuff. Several years ago, I worked on a decent-sized knowledge base where we used Markdown for article content; moving away from HTML took a lot of pain out of the writing and editing process. I write TTRPG supplements in Homebrewery (which has great theming, and also lets you tinker with CSS as needed) and then export to PDF. I take notes in Obsidian (general writing, sometimes moving into Homebrewery) and Joplin (notes synced to my phone, like shopping lists). It’s not just for posting comments.
Obivously, I’d use Word for something larger and more official like a requirements or design document, but for sheer productivity, you can’t beat it. It’s easier to get and stay in flow state because there’s fewer distractions.