FastNotes
Fastedit is a Windows text editor with syntax highlighting, line numbers, tabs, session snapshots, and movable windows.
About FastNotes
Fastedit is a text editor for Windows, built with WinUI3 and C#. It provides syntax highlighting, line numbers, and tabbed editing for working with documents and code. Session snapshots let users continue where they left off, and tabs can be undocked into separate windows. The homepage describes the editor as free. It describes a Windows application only, with no web version mentioned.
Key features
- Syntax highlighting for code and documents
- Tabbed editing for moving between open files
- Line numbers for navigation and reference
- Customizable designs for the editor appearance
- Undocking tabs into separate windows
- Session snapshots to resume previous work
Best for: Windows users who want a free, lightweight text editor with syntax highlighting and tabbed editing.
Good for
- The homepage states that the editor is free to use.
- Combines syntax highlighting, line numbers, and tabs in one application.
Watch out for
- The homepage describes it as a Windows application and does not describe a web version.
FastNotes at a glance
- Website
- fastedit.frozenassassine.de
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Text Editors
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Free
- Platforms
- Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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FastNotes FAQ
Is Fastedit free?
The homepage describes Fastedit as 100% free.
What does the session snapshot feature do?
The homepage says it helps users continue their work where they left off.
Can tabs be moved into separate windows?
Yes. The homepage says tabs can be undocked into separate windows.
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