Linux has text editors that allow users to edit plain text files. Any individual who works with code or scripts needs to know how to use them. You can choose from a wide variety of text editors on Linux, from lightweight and simple to powerful and highly customizable.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| vi | This is a powerful text editor pre-installed on most Linux systems. It allows users to create and edit text files in the terminal. |
| vim | Most Linux distributions come with this highly configurable text editor by default. The learning curve is steep, but it's a powerful and efficient program. |
| emacs | Another highly configurable text editor that is popular among programmers and power users. It has a built-in Lisp interpreter and can be extended in many ways. |
| nano | The easiest text editor to use for beginners. This application offers a basic set of features and is suitable for editing small documents quickly. |
| gedit | This is a graphical text editor that is easy to use and highly customizable. It is often included as the default text editor on many Linux distributions. |
| sublime Text | A popular cross-platform text editor that has a large number of features and is highly extensible. It has a sleek user interface and is known for its speed and performance. |
| atom | A modern and customizable text editor that is open source and built on web technologies. There are a large number of plugins and packages available for customization. |
| kate | A powerful and feature-rich text editor that is part of the KDE desktop environment. It has advanced syntax highlighting, code folding, and other features that make it ideal for programming. |
| notepadqq | A clone of the popular Windows text editor Notepad++. It has a similar interface and feature set, making it an easy transition for users familiar with Notepad++. |
| brackets | A lightweight text editor that is designed for web development. It has a live preview feature that allows users to see changes in real-time. |
| geany | A lightweight and fast text editor that supports syntax highlighting and code folding. It also has plugins for additional functionality. |
| joe | A simple and easy-to-use text editor that can be used in the terminal. It has basic text editing features and supports syntax highlighting. |
| KWrite | A text editor that comes with the KDE desktop environment. It supports syntax highlighting, code folding, and has a plugin system for additional functionality. |
| leafpad | A simple and lightweight text editor that is ideal for basic text editing tasks. It supports syntax highlighting and is easy to use. |
| pluma | A text editor that comes with the MATE desktop environment. It supports syntax highlighting, code folding, and has a plugin system for additional functionality. |
| xed | A text editor that comes with the Cinnamon desktop environment. It supports syntax highlighting, code folding, and has a plugin system for additional functionality. |
