Emacs isn't just a text editor; it's a full-fledged operating environment that provides both a command line and a graphical interface. You can use it to write code, manage files, browse the web ...

Vim and nano are command-line text editors that run in a terminal rather than a graphical user interface (GUI). Vim and nano have a similar appearance but differ greatly in functionality and ...

For a text editor, though, a better approach is to offer an easier-to-learn interface for basic functions, and then offer more complex scripting for power tricks.

For some, Sublime Text sets the bar when it comes to text editors. It’s a beautiful feature-rich text editor for editing code that puts a premium on user experience. Its features include a ...

Tauon is free, open source software available for Windows, macOS and Linux. You can download the latest version for the ...

Before I start, jEdit is a GUI text editor of some heft. It is not a replacement for using vi on the command line to edit a configuration file on a remote server. It does serve well in handling many ...

If you are looking for a superior text editor, your search might just begin and end with a nifty program called "Geany." One of my biggest concerns when I switched from Microsoft Windows to Linux was ...

Master Emacs text editing in Linux Cruise along the learning curve for Emacs text editing with these basic commands. Written by Bruce Stewart, Contributor Feb. 9, 2001, 1:15 a.m. PT ...

The TEA Text Editor is a very handy writing tool that delivers a much different user interface. For most computer users cranking out words or program code for digital consumption, text editors are ...

Linux users have more text editors, IDEs, and command-line tools than a programmer can shake a stick at. If you're looking for a good programming text editor, we recommend Kate.

Learn the basics for using Emacs and vi text editors for your e-mail, Web design and programming needs in Linux. Written by Bruce Stewart, Contributor Feb. 8, 2001, 12:30 a.m. PT ...

For a text editor, though, a better approach is to offer an easier-to-learn interface for basic functions, and then offer more complex scripting for power tricks.