Using the Ellipsus PWA

We want it to be easy to capture ideas, no matter where and when inspiration strikes. Setting up a progressive web app (PWA) offers easy access to Ellipsus so you can write, collaborate, comment, merge, and more, without the extra steps or browser tabs.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Before you begin
• Mobile
  • On iOS
    • Safari
    • Chrome
    • Firefox
  • On Android
    • Chrome
    • Firefox
• Desktop
  • Safari
  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Edge

Before you begin

The exact method to set up or "install" a PWA will depend on the device and browser you are using. We've tried to provide some general instructions, but they may not be exact for your specific scenario. 

Additionally:

• The PWA still requires an active internet connection.
• Ellipsus does not control the PWA - your browser/device might show a weird icon, unexpected title, or other unexpected display quirks that are outside of our control.
• Some PWAs share with their “parent” browser. Others do not. This includes:
  • Browser settings
  • Extensions
  • Cached data/storage access
  • Local saves of your work
  • Theme choice
  • Spell check preferences
  • Tab killing behavior: some browsers treat out of focus (meaning you’ve minimized or switched away from them) PWAs as inactive tabs and kill them, keeping them from writing to local storage and/or connecting to the synchronizer.

We strongly encourage you to research these things for your specific scenario — we cannot possibly know or cover every set of conditions.

Mobile

You can add our mobile web app to your home screen so you can access your writing from anywhere with an internet connection.

On iOS

Safari

1. Navigate to write.ellipsus.com and sign in.

2. Tap the share icon in your browser menu. 

3. Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen.

Chrome

1. Navigate to write.ellipsus.com and sign in.

2. Tap the share icon in the top right.

3. Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen.

Firefox

1. Navigate to write.ellipsus.com and sign in.

2. The the three-line icon in the bottom right.

3. Tap Share.

4. Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen.

On Android

Chrome

1. Navigate to write.ellipsus.com and sign in.

2. Tap the three-dot icon in the top right.

3. Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen.

Firefox

1. Navigate to write.ellipsus.com and sign in.

2. Tap the three-dot icon in the top right.

3. Scroll down and tap Add to Home Screen.

Note: Firefox has a history of limited support for PWAs; if you are experiencing issues with a PWA created from Firefox, we recommend trying another browser.

Desktop

While we have tried to provide some general documentation and links to official resources, the availability and exact method will depend on your device/operating system.

Safari

(Apple documentation)

1. Navigate to write.ellipsus.com and sign in.

2. From the menu bar, choose File > Add to Dock. Or click the Share button in the Safari toolbar, then choose Add to Dock.

3. Type the name that you want to use for the web app, then click Add. The web app is saved to the Applications folder of your home folder, and you can also open it from the Dock or Spotlight.

Chrome

1. Navigate to write.ellipsus.com and sign in.

2. Click the Install App button in the address bar or choose Install Ellipsus in the browser settings menu (three dots) in the top right.

Firefox

(Firefox documentation)

Note: Firefox has a history of limited support for PWAs; if you are experiencing issues with a PWA created from Firefox, we recommend trying another browser.

Edge

1. Navigate to write.ellipsus.com and sign in.

2. Click on the icon on the right side of the address bar that looks like three squares and a plus sign, or open the three-dot overflow menu and click Install Ellipsus.