Writing on a Computer - Chol HaMoed
Question
Is it permissible to write on a computer during Chol HaMoed? a. Is there any concern about losing something (if I might forget it if I do not write it)? b. If not, is it because it is on a computer, it is not considered writing?
Answer
Shalom and joyous holidays!
Writing on a computer is considered the same as writing by hand.
And in a place where writing is permitted, such as writing new Torah insights, where there is a chance that the idea will be forgotten, or any other matter where there is a concern that if it is not written down, it will be forgotten — it is permitted to write it.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Section Orach Chaim, chapter 535
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