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xed

Xed is a command line tool that is used in Linux systems as a text editor. It is primarily designed for the Xfce desktop environment, but it can also be used in other Linux-based systems. Xed provides a simple and intuitive interface that allows users to create, edit, and save text files.

Being a lightweight text editor, Xed has a minimalistic design that focuses on basic functionality. It supports various features such as syntax highlighting, line numbering, auto-indentation, and undo/redo capabilities. Xed also has search and replace functionality, making it easy to find and modify specific text within a file.

One notable feature of Xed is its support for plugins and extensions. Users can extend the functionality of Xed by installing additional plugins, which can add features like file comparison, code snippets, and even integration with version control systems.

Moreover, Xed allows users to customize its appearance and behavior according to their preferences. This includes modifying fonts, colors, and keybindings, as well as enabling or disabling different options to suit individual needs.

Overall, Xed serves as a lightweight, user-friendly text editor for Linux systems, offering essential features, extensibility, and customizability to meet various text editing requirements.

List of commands for xed:

  • xed:tldr:16bb0 xed: Open specific files.
    $ xed ${filename1 filename2 ---}
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  • xed:tldr:31fb3 xed: Open files using a specific encoding.
    $ xed --encoding ${WINDOWS-1252} ${filename1 filename2 ---}
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  • xed:tldr:3623a xed: Open a file and go to a specific line.
    $ xed +${10} ${filename}
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  • xed:tldr:37121 xed: Open file(s) in Xcode, create if it doesn't exist.
    $ xed --create ${filename1}
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  • xed:tldr:72bcf xed: Print all supported encodings.
    $ xed --list-encodings
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  • xed:tldr:ced30 xed: Open a file in Xcode and jump to line number 75.
    $ xed --line 75 ${filename}
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  • xed:tldr:d1144 xed: Start the editor.
    $ xed
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