Questions about text editors
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How to paste text from Vim editor to browser?
I need to copy text from vim to web browser since I'm not able to use gedit as I'm opening an sql file. How do I get this done?
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1answer
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How can I change the encoding of a subtitle file?
I downloaded a Greek subtitle for a movie, and this is what I see when I open it with Gedit.
Subtitle works great on VLC, all perfect.
But what if I want to edit this subtitle with some Greek ...
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6answers
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Instant-on Text File Viewer
Are there any basic text editors available that are just drop-dead simple, that allow me to instantly view the contents of a small text file? GEdit is nice, but it takes several seconds to start. I ...
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1answer
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What keyboard shortcut should be implemented for a search & replace dialog?
Some text editors use Ctrl + H while others Ctrl + R -- some even know both. Should maybe the Find dialog double as Replace dialog, so Ctrl + F would be another option?
Is there user experience style ...
0
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1answer
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Why does xdg-open text_file differ from sudo -u me xdg-open text_file?
If I run the following command, the text file opens in my preferred editor (kate).
$ xdg-open /path/to/text/file
However, if I try the following, where sparhawk is my username, I get several ...
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7answers
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Markdown, LaTeX combined in WYSIWYG editor. Is there any?
I really like the way markdown is implemented in SE bunch of sites, where I can easily write code blocks, performing formatting or even use latex on some of sites like writing $\pi$. I also like how ...
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0answers
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Sublime Text 2 won't open after install [duplicate]
I just installed Sublime Text 2 using this guide
modified for Xubuntu 12.04.
After following the instructions, logging out and back in, Sublime was in my application list but it won't open.
When I ...
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3answers
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Text editor where unsaved files can be recovered after computer crash?
I use Text Editor to draft emails and other messages.
Not files that I want to save, just drafts.
Problem: When my computer crashes (happens often recently), I loose the drafts.
Is there a text ...
0
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1answer
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what text editors are available for ubuntu [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What IDEs are available for Ubuntu?
Alternatives to LibreOffice
What Text Editors are available for Ubuntu?
I would like text editors for all usages.
Programming
...
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30answers
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What is a good text editor for developing code on?
Trying to learn python, and I was wondering if there are any favorite text editors that are good for noobs?
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0answers
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How to install Emmet with gedit text editor in Ubuntu 12.04?
I am using Ubuntu 12.04. I came to know about emmet plugin. Which is really awesome for writing markups. As I am a developer I am using gedit with zencoding plugin to write markup easily. Now as I ...
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0answers
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make Kile default for tex files [duplicate]
I re-installed Ubuntu due to some issues but before the re-install, I was able to make my default tex editor by going into properties, other apps, and selecting Kile.
Now Kile isn't an option to ...
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0answers
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Autokey prints strange BS characters in PgAdmin3 on Ubuntu
I'm using Autokey 0.90.1 on Ubuntu 12.10. I would like to use Autokey in PgAdminIII (1.14.2). I have the following defined (abbreviation -> phrase):
ts -> Test phrase number one!
tst -> Test ...
4
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4answers
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Text editor that can wrap text in predefined HTML tags like Notepad++
I'm new to Ubuntu and am trying to figure out some things. In Notepad++ it is possible to use WebEdit plugin and define keyboard shortcuts for different HTML tags. E. g. "Ctrl + p" can wrap the text ...
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5answers
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sed/awk make lines starting with lower characters be merged to previous line
Here is what I have
This
is
a
sample
text
How
to
do
it
?
I need the output to be:
This is a sample text
How to do it ?
In addition, how can I achieve the same with:
This
is
a
sample
text
How
...
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0answers
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sed/awk - remove all tags except only two tags and plain texts
here is a sample for my text file:
<w:r><w:t>
<w:r w:rsidR="00D171FD">
<w:t></w:t>
</w:r><w:r>
<w:t xml:space="preserve">
This is a sample text ...
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0answers
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White text on white background in selections after fresh install in vm
I freshly installed Kubuntu 12.04 in my Oracle VM VirtualBox on Windows 7.
Everything works fine except, that if I select any text in many applications (for example Bluefish-Editor) the background is ...
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3answers
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What plaintext editor with math symbols integration is available?
I am looking for a text-editor with full unicode-math support. Plaintext math entered and rendered properly. I am not expecting typographical features and symbol-repositioning like LaTeX, but at least ...
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16answers
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How do I open a text file in my terminal?
There is a file named RESULTS.txt and I want to open this file in my terminal. (I mean I want to see the file contents be displayed in the terminal and not in some text editor)
How do I do that ?
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12answers
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What's the easiest way to get started with LaTeX?
I'd like to learn and use LaTeX on Ubuntu. What packages do I need? What is the best editor for LaTeX code on Ubuntu for a new LaTeX user? I'd also like the ability to see the code in one pane and ...
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1answer
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GUI for the diction tool
I just stumbled upon the excellent diction tool. It's great to check the writing style of my LaTeX files, the problem is, however, I can only use it through the command line. The output, while being ...
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0answers
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Press Fn to add time and date in text
In Windows Notepad if you press F5, date and time is printed in text.
Do you know any similar functionality in a simple text editor for Ubuntu?
I couldn't find anything in kate and gedit.
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vote
1answer
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Copy text in Libre Office Writer
If I have a Writer document that is a numbered list of instructions, and I highlight a chunk of text, or even just a single word in a line of the list, and copy it to the clipboard, go to another ...
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4answers
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What editor is as good as TextPad for compiling and running Java programs?
I want an editor that is as good as TextPad (for Windows) for compiling and running Java programs on Ubuntu 12.04. Please suggest one.
3
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1answer
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Is there any text-editor which support Ask Ubuntu style editing
Is there any text editor which supports Ask Ubuntu style formatting which can be used to write questions or answers while you are offline?
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0answers
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install koma-script for texworks on ubuntu [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do I install the latest TeX Live 2012?
I was updating my resume and since I had recently switched to using Ubuntu and Latex I decided I would rewrite it in this ...
2
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3answers
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A plain text viewer which can hide lines that meet specified regexps
Each time I've been looking for "something I don't know exactly what" in big text file, e.g. log-file, huge shell script, I wish to hide all the lines of certain types.
I wish to select certain lines ...
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0answers
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Text/Programming editor with some features [closed]
I'm looking for a text editor to write programms in C,java,html,C++,UNIX scripts etc.
I have used Gedit, Geany, Eclipse, Code::Blocks and Kate but each one has something that I found wrong.
I need ...
0
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1answer
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Increase the font size in text editor of ubuntu
I am new to ubuntu10.10, the text editor font size are very small.I searched in the menu bar, no option in the text editor to increase the font size .
Or if not any shortcode to increase the zooming ...
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votes
4answers
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What program can I use to convert text into binary numbers?
I need a GUI application that shows the binary representation of text, using binary numbers, not hexadecimal numbers. Any suggestions?
For example, the program should convert the text Hi to 1001000 ...
1
vote
1answer
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How to open a file when 'vi' reports it is already open?
For some reason, when I am trying to edit vi .profile, the terminal keeps telling me that I already have the .profile in the edit mode.
E325: ATTENTION
Found a swap file by the name ".profile.swp"
...
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2answers
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Running text editor as sudo uses another config
I've created a Nautilus Action to edit files as sudo (gksudo) and the text editor that opens the file is always using a different configuration from the normal user.
The same thing happen when I run ...
0
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1answer
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How do add a new line when an expression is found in a text file?
I have the page source of a website but the links that I need are clumped together. How do I separate each link, one link per line, if they all start with href?
0
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1answer
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How does run option in geany text editor work?
I have seen the run option (F5) in the Geany text editor. If I run an HTML file it opens a browser and in case of php code it will show all the html content on the terminal. I was wondering what ...
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2answers
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basic beginning emacs questions - install latest version and pick appropriate UI
I'm running the latest Kubuntu (12.04 beta 2) and I would like to run the latest emacs (currently v24). The repos are one version behind. What's the best way to install v24 or later (and avoid future ...
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1answer
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How to stop Gedit, Gvim, Vim, Nano from adding End-of-File newline char?
Sometimes I want the last line of a text file to be a simple string of text with no newline character appended: ...eg. to concatenate another file to it.
Several editors automatically modify my ...
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17answers
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text editors in ubuntu? vim vs. emac vs. nano
I was wondering the difference between these text editors and which is best used with ubuntu?
What are each of them good for? Are there better ones?
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3answers
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Is there a gedit plugin that adds search features?
I'm hoping to add search and replace within selection and search within files. Having a search option in the context menu would also be handy.
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0answers
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Is there a monokai-like theme for Bluefish?
I been trying to modify the looks of this editor but I can't get the same colors from the monokai theme in other editors like Notepad++ and sublimetext.
Is there a config file or something I can use? ...
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2answers
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Overlay text editor?
I find myself often taking quick notes. E.g. jotting down what files I have edited etc, or a quick reminder.
For this I just have a gedit window open to which I alt + tab, and then apply "always on ...
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7answers
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True column-mode (block-selection and editing) text editor solution?
In windows, I used to use a text editor called crimson editor which featured the best column-mode editing support I have yet to use.
When enabled via a simple Alt-C shortcut, selections could be made ...
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3answers
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How to run applications as root?
I am having some strange issue with Kate and Kwrite. When I click on Open File, it crashes with segmentation fault.
I am a complete newbie to Linux, and I think the issue is that I am not running ...
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0answers
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file-->open session causes KATE to crash [closed]
I just downloaded KATE for ubuntu, and as soon as I click on Open I get this:
Please note that I am a new linux user, and I would very much appreciate your guidance.
What steps do I need to take ...
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2answers
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How can I keep two different font sizes on two different documents?
I am using Xubuntu and I need to keep document A with font size 8 and B with with font size 12. If I save A with font size 8, this switches the font size to 8 for all the other documents, including B. ...
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Text Editor not showing in Unity
When I run the text editor application, it is not recognised by Unity. It run and show, but it will not appear in the launcher. From then, I can only access it but ALT-TAB. Also, if I try and open a ...
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0answers
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Qute — Worthy or what's its analogue?
Friends, I wanted to use Qute on my Ubuntu 12.04. There are a couple of problems:
It relies on a dead project.
One has to compile the files there.
The question now is: is it worth the pain to ...
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4answers
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Text editor capable of running complex Regular Expressions?
I want to find a text editor capable of running and mainly storing regular expressions for later re-use. It should also be able to run them across multiple files.
I know I can get all that with grep, ...
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2answers
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Open terminal output in sublime2
I want to open the output of terminal commands in sublime2.
e.g. when I do $ list , it lists all files/folders in terminal. I want that when I run this command a temporary text file should be created ...
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9answers
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Find and replace text within multiple files
e.g.: http://cybernetnews.com/find-replace-multiple-files/
how can i do something like that in ubuntu 11.10
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1answer
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Code Editor Similar to Coda
Hi I am looking for a code editor similar in interface and features to coda.
Mainly I do not want a program that looks like it has not been updated since 1900's.
I am trying out Sublime but am hopping ...
