Text Editor

Edit text files

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About

Text Editor is a general-purpose text editor for the GNOME desktop environment. It is designed for straightforward editing while remaining useful for more involved work. Users can use it to write prose, create quick notes, or work on application code. Its simple approach makes it suitable for everyday text editing as well as development tasks.

The editor includes a flexible plugin system that allows users to adapt it to their needs. Plugins can help tailor the application to different workflows. This gives the editor a broader role than a basic note-taking tool while preserving its focus on ease of use.

Text Editor is available for Linux and belongs to the Developer Tools category. It is released under an open-source license. MirrorNest stores the official build directly on its own storage and scans it for malware before publishing it.

Requires Linux + snapd · Architecture: x86_64 (amd64)

Details

PlatformLinux
CategoryDeveloper Tools
LicenseOpen source
PricingFree
Package IDgedit
AuthorCanonical
Latest versionv48.1
File typeSNAP
Minimum OSLinux + snapd
Architecturex86_64 (amd64)
File size6.0 MB
Published9/25/2026

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