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This Wikipedia page lists notable text editors and includes descriptions and license information.
About List of Text Editors
The List of text editors is a Wikipedia page that compiles notable text editors. Each entry is presented in a table with name, description, and license information.
You can browse editors grouped by interface type, including sections for editors that work with graphical and text user interfaces and editors with graphical user interfaces. Descriptions identify functions such as source code editing and HTML editing, and defaults for systems like Windows, GNOME, KDE, Xfce, and OpenVMS. Examples include vim, GNU Emacs, Notepad, Notepad++, gedit, GNOME Text Editor, and Kate, with licenses listed as GPL, MIT, Apache-2.0, freeware, or proprietary.
It suits readers who want to compare editors and check descriptions and licenses in one place. The page also records status changes, such as the retirement of Atom in late 2022.
Key features
- Lists notable text editors in tables
- Provides description for each editor
- Shows license for each editor
- Groups editors by interface type
- Notes default system or desktop editors
Best for: Readers who want to compare text editors by description and license.
Good for
- Many editors covered on one page
- Includes license information
- Organized by interface type
Watch out for
- Limited to notable editors
- Some entries show ? for license
List of Text Editors at a glance
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web, Windows
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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List of Text Editors FAQ
What does the List of text editors page contain?
It lists notable text editors with a name, description, and license for each entry.
How are editors organized on the page?
They are grouped by interface type, including graphical and text user interface and graphical user interface sections.
Does the page note if an editor is discontinued?
Yes, for example it notes that Atom was retired in late 2022 and archived on December 15, 2022.
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