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While Vim and Emacs are the heavyweights, they're not the only game in text editor town. Learn tips for making the most of those text editing applications, as well as some of the other options worth considering.

5 Emacs modes for writers

Not all writers work within the confines of a word processor. More than a few of us tap out words...

14 May 2018 Scott Nesbitt Feed 18 votes 1 comment

Getting started with the Notepadqq Linux text editor

Learn about Notepadqq, a Linux text editor that mimics Notepad++.

13 Dec 2017 Scott Nesbitt Feed 47 votes 5 comments

7 features of QXmlEdit for unusual situations

Learn how QXmlEdit's features make complex tasks quicker and easier than your everyday XML editor.

10 Jul 2017 Luca Bellonda Feed 100 votes 1 comment

5 totally incorrect ways to exit Vim

The Vim text editor can seem confusing to beginners, but it's worth learning more than just how to...

14 Jun 2017 Jason Baker (Red Hat) Feed 142 votes 14 comments

How to make Vim user-friendly with Cream

The Cream add-on makes the Vim text editor easier to use by putting a more familiar face on its...

18 May 2017 Scott Nesbitt Feed 117 votes 4 comments

3 types of useful Atom text editor packages for writers

The Atom text editor has evolved into a solid tool for writers thanks to the 6,100+ packages that...

11 May 2017 Scott Nesbitt Feed 129 votes 4 comments

Top 4 JavaScript code editors

Learn more about advanced text editors for JavaScript developers.

06 Mar 2017 Dr. Michael J. Garbade Feed 168 votes 12 comments

By Jove! It's a lightweight alternative to Vim

Some people like Vim as a text editor, and other people like Emacs. Having such different opinions...

04 Jan 2017 Seth Kenlon (Red Hat) Feed 101 votes 14 comments

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