Commands belong near the work
Formatting tools remain one movement away from the page, but low-frequency actions move into a clear menu. On smaller screens the command row scrolls rather than deleting capabilities.
State deserves words
Local draft, publishing, saving, saved, offline and conflict are different conditions. A calm interface names them precisely instead of collapsing them into a decorative cloud icon.
Colour has a budget
Fresh paper tones and dark ink carry most of the product. Leaf green marks commitment and the editor edge. Restraint keeps those moments legible.