If you are a fast typist, you quickly discover that you can type in a tag faster than filling out the form. It also keeps you from having to remember the specifics of a given tag, like when you use center, and when you use middle, to discuss the alignment of a tag. The right mouse button has become almost important as the left when you are using Windows 95. If you are a right-button aficianado, you might check to see what kind of options are available on a right click. It'll keep you off the menu bar even more.
Customizable options Having a customizable interface is a great way to go.
If you have an editor where you can choose what does what, with time, you can make a customized authoring tool that works for you. But it may take some time before you get the interface the way you want it, so make sure whats there to start with is workable. This is a must. If you don't have a wordwrap option, you'll either be forced to press return, or deal with extremely la rge lines. Most of the new editors support Wordwrap, but beware one that does not.