TextQuest

TextQuest is a highly versatile Document Management tool developed by Social Science Consulting. It falls under the category of Office Tools and is primarily designed for users who need detailed text analysis. This program includes functionality for creating simple word lists, content analysis, and even readability analysis. TextQuest comes in several file names such as tq.exe, tq31-test.exe, tq41-test.exe, and tq42-test.exe.

The latest version, 4.01, includes enhancements that make this program even more user-friendly and efficient. Users who are still operating on older systems will appreciate that TextQuest supports Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8. If required, earlier versions like 4.1, 4.0, and 3.1 are also available.

One of the standout features is the intuitively designed menu system. The menus use common defaults, making it extremely straightforward to start analyses by simply clicking the OK-button. Also noteworthy is the progress tracker, a line counter situated in the lower-left corner, which provides real-time updates on the progress of the selected analysis.

Results obtained from TextQuest are stored in plain text files, making them compatible with other software for further processing. Users can access these results via the results menu. Additionally, a comprehensive log file records all analysis details, such as the date, time, and type of analysis conducted, excluding sorting tasks. New log data are appended to this existing log file, offering a seamless record-keeping mechanism.

For users not looking to make a purchase immediately, it’s worth noting that TextQuest offers a free version for trial, making it easy to download and evaluate the software’s features before committing to a purchase.

Pros:

• User-friendly interface with common default options
• Real-time progress tracking through a line counter
• Results stored in plain text files for easy processing with other software
• Comprehensive log files for analysis tracking
• Free trial version available for evaluation

Cons:

• Interface may be too basic for advanced users
• Limited graphical analysis features

Overall, TextQuest is an excellent tool for those needing detailed and reliable text analysis capabilities. Its ease of use, extensive log-keeping, and compatibility with various Windows OS versions make it a standout solution in the Document Management subcategory.

It is not possible to confirm if there is a free download for this software available on the developer's website. According to the results of the Google Safe Browsing check, the developer's site is safe. Despite this, we recommend checking the downloaded files with any free antivirus software.

You may want to check out more software, such as PDF Transformer, eXcelatorCTR or Beam 2D, which might be related to TextQuest.