Bean
Universal version latest seen at v3.7.7 · Reported by 22 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (10):
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Bean is a text editor and word processor for macOS designed for writing, editing, and formatting documents. It provides a focused writing environment with support for rich text formatting, styles, and document organization. Bean is used by writers, students, and professionals who need a lightweight alternative to heavier word processors like Microsoft Word. The app emphasizes simplicity and ease of use while supporting essential formatting and organizational features for document creation and editing.
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1 suggestionA native Apple Silicon (Universal Binary) build of Bean has been confirmed running on real Macs in the Rosetta Check community. If you are still running an older Intel-only build under Rosetta, update to the latest version to get native performance and improved battery life on M-series Macs. Visit the official Bean website or check for updates within the app to download the current Universal Binary build.
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