text editor
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Definition
- Noun:
- (Computing) A software application for creating, viewing, and modifying text files: A "text editor" is a program used to work with plain text, often for writing code, configuration files, or documentation.
- (Publishing) A person who prepares written material for publication: A "text editor" is a professional who edits and corrects text before it is published.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Computing):
- I use a powerful text editor to write my Python scripts.
- The configuration file must be opened in a plain text editor, not a word processor.
- Noun (Publishing):
- The text editor made several crucial corrections to the manuscript.
- She worked as a text editor for a major publishing house.
Advanced Usage
- "built-in text editor": A text editing program that is included as a feature within a larger software system.
- The IDE has a very capable built-in text editor.
- "source code text editor": A text editor specifically designed with features to assist in writing programming code, such as syntax highlighting.
- He prefers a dedicated source code text editor over a general-purpose one.
Variants and Related Words
- Editor (n): A more general term that can refer to either the software application or the person. (e.g., , ).
- Word Processor (n): A related but distinct type of software application designed for formatting and styling documents, as opposed to a plain text editor.
- Copy Editor (n): A specific type of professional text editor who checks text for errors in grammar, punctuation, and style.
Synonyms
- Noun (Software): Text processor (less common), editor.
- Noun (Person): Copy editor, subeditor, manuscript editor.
Related Phrases
- "open in a text editor": A common instruction to use a text editor program to view or modify a file.
- To change the settings, open the config.ini file in a text editor.
- "text editor window": The graphical interface or area where the text editing occurs within the software.
- Type your commands directly into the text editor window.
Noun
- (computer science) an application that can be used to create and view and edit text files
- an editor who prepares text for publication