Text editors

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.

Try this Linux text editor for Emacs fans

If you're looking for a fast, easy Emacs editor without a long list of dependencies, give Jove a try.

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Get the most out of the Vi text editor

Vi is the quintessential Unix text editor. Get to know it—or any of its incarnations, Vim, Neovim, gVim, nvi, or Elvis, for Linux, macOS, Windows, or BSD.

Why I love Emacs

Emacs isn't a mere text editor; it places you in control and allows you to solve nearly any problem you encounter.

Try Jed as your Linux terminal text editor

Jed's handy drop-down menu makes it easy for users who are new to terminal text editors.

Why I switched from Vim to Emacs

A long-time, loyal Vim user moves to the other side in the age-old debate between text editors.

How I use Hugo for my classroom's open source CMS

This open source software streamlines text editing while leaving room for customization.

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