I totally understand what folks are saying, but it doesn't seem like Evernote is "sticking to its guns" so much as just hasn't updated the editor yet. I also think that some of the Evernote evangelists on this thread are doing an awful job because it totally *is* one of Evernote's stated utilities to be used for writing notes. Straight from the Evernote.com homepage: WRITEFrom short lists to lengthy research, no matter what form your writing takes, Evernote keeps you focused on moving those ideas from inspiration to completion.