tekstieditorin

A tekstieditorin, or text editor, is a software tool used to create and modify plain text. It focuses on character data rather than page layout and formatting, and it is commonly used for programming source code, configuration files, logs, notes, and quick edits. Text editors typically save files in plain text encodings such as UTF-8.

Core features are designed to support editing tasks: cursor movement, insert and delete operations, cut and paste, undo and redo, search and replace, and support for different character encodings. Many editors offer syntax highlighting, line numbering, indentation rules, and support for multiple cursors or blocks to assist code editing. Plugins or extensions can add features like auto-completion, linting, and version-control integration.

Text editors vary in complexity. Simple editors are lightweight and run quickly on limited hardware; more advanced tools combine editing with development features and become integrated development environments. Examples of widely used tekstieditorin and related tools include Notepad and TextEdit (in plain text mode), Vim, Emacs, Nano, gedit, Notepad++, Sublime Text, Visual Studio Code, and JetBrains editors.

Usage context includes local edit sessions on desktops, server administration via SSH, and educational or scripting tasks. The choice of editor often reflects personal workflow, keyboard preferences, and the need for extensibility or portability across operating systems.

See also: text editor, code editor, integrated development environment.