Text Editors

A text editor is the software used to create and edit text, make notes and write code. An IDE (integrated development environment) is an advanced text editor that comes integrated with several features and tools to allow web developers write, debug and run web applications. Most of modern text editors come bundled with code editing and debugging features to enhance their demand and usability.

Here are some suggestions based on most widely used text editors by developers and coders. Choose a text editor or IDE that completely suits your needs.
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Sublime Text

Sublime Text 4 enhances coding efficiency with GPU acceleration for a smoother interface on all platforms, including support for Apple...

By: Sublime HQ From Australia
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BBEdit

For over thirty years, this professional HTML and text editor for Mac has set the standard in productivity. With powerful...

By: Bare Bones Software, Inc. From United States
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Overleaf

With over 20 million users, this platform simplifies the creation of complex, beautifully formatted documents without requiring LaTeX knowledge. It...

By: Overleaf (Writelatex Limited) From United Kingdom
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CodeLobster IDE

CodeLobster IDE is a cross-platform and free IDE which is intended for creating and editing codes for various programming languages...

By: CodeLobster Software
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EmEditor

EmEditor is a powerful text editor for Windows, designed to handle large files up to 16 TB with impressive speed...

By: Emurasoft From United States
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EditPad Lite

EditPad Lite is a versatile text editor designed for effortless editing of plain text files. It supports large files and...

By: EditPad From United States
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WordPad

WordPad is a straightforward text-editing application that allows users to create and modify documents with customizable fonts, colors, and images....

By: Microsoft From United States
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Obsidian

Obsidian empowers users to cultivate their ideas through a versatile platform for note-taking, journaling, and project management. By utilizing local...

By: Obsidian From Canada
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EditPlus

EditPlus is a versatile text editor for Windows, equipped with built-in FTP, FTPS, and SFTP capabilities. It serves as a...

By: Sangil Kim (ES-Computing) From United Kingdom
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Neovim

Neovim revolutionizes text editing by addressing Vim's limitations while maintaining familiarity. With a modern terminal emulator, built-in Lua support, and...

By: NEOVIM From France
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NetBeans IDE

NetBeans IDE is a free and open-source code editor mainly used to develop and edit Java based desktop, web and...

By: Oracle America, Inc. From United States
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Typora

Typora offers a distraction-free environment for both reading and writing Markdown. By eliminating unnecessary elements like preview windows and syntax...

By: Typora
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VSCodium

VSCodium is a community-driven, freely-licensed binary distribution of Microsoft's Visual Studio Code, stripped of proprietary features and telemetry. It streamlines...

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EditPad Pro

EditPad Pro stands out as a highly efficient text editor, streamlining the editing process for users. Its customizable interface allows...

By: EditPad From United States
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yEdit2

yEdit2 is a versatile text editor designed for Windows 7 SP1 and newer, offering a unique .yedit2 file format for...

By: Spacejock Software
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Spacemacs

Spacemacs transforms the Emacs experience by combining the best of Emacs and Vim. Its ergonomic design features mnemonic key bindings...

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ConTEXT Editor

ConTEXT Editor is a lightweight and efficient text editor designed for Windows, ideal for software developers. It features robust syntax...

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Nova

Nova is a native Mac text editor designed for speed and efficiency. It offers features like smart autocomplete, multiple cursors,...

By: Panic From United States
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TextWrangler

TextWrangler is a feature-rich text editing and manipulating tool that allows users to create, modify, and transform plain-text and programming...

By: Bare Bones Software, Inc. From United States
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Pinegrow

Pinegrow is an intuitive HTML and CSS editor designed for developers of all levels. It offers a powerful IDE for...

By: Pinegrow From Singapore
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Pulsar

Pulsar is a versatile text editor compatible with OS X, Windows, and Linux, designed to enhance coding efficiency. With features...

By: Pulsar-Edit
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Aptana

Aptana is an open-source IDE (integrated development environment) primarily used for writing website codes and building web applications. The tool...

By: Appcelerator, Inc. From United States
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Lexical

Lexical is an innovative text editor framework that operates with a unique approach. Each editor instance connects to a specific...

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phpDesigner

phpDesigner is a PHP editor and IDE that also supports HTML5, CSS and JavaScript languages for creating wonderful websites. The...

By: Mpsoftware ApS. From Denmark
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PHPEdit

PHPEdit is a popular PHP IDE and code editor used to create PHP based websites and applications easily and faster....

By: WaterProof SARL From France
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Zed

Zed is a downloadable, open-source text and code editor which can also work offline. The software is capable to edit...

By: Zed
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AIEditor

AIEditor is an advanced, Markdown-friendly rich text editor designed for seamless integration across various frameworks like React, Vue, and Angular....

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Bird

Bird is a specialized UNICODE text editor designed for seamless text creation and editing. It offers unmatched character clarity and...

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PimNote

PimNote offers a streamlined text editing experience, enhancing document accessibility for knowledge management. With one-click access to a searchable recent...

By: Pimtel
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Typelets

Typelets revolutionizes the editing experience with its cloud-based platform that integrates generative AI for enhanced productivity. Users can effortlessly edit...