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Last Updated : 30 Sep, 2024
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Ubuntu and other Linux distributions using the GNOME desktop environment come pre-installed with a default text editor known as the GNOME Text Editor, commonly referred to as Gedit. Gedit is a user-friendly, lightweight, and powerful text editor with rich features, making it an ideal choice for casual users and developers.

Gedit is a feature-rich text editor that supports a number of file types and includes functions like line numbering, search and replace, and syntax highlighting. It is appropriate for developers who need more sophisticated tools for coding work as well as casual users who occasionally need to modify text documents.

How to Open GNOME Text Editor (Gedit) in Ubuntu Terminal

You can quickly open the GNOME Text Editor (Gedit) from the terminal in Ubuntu. Here are some methods:

Example 1: Launching Gedit with a Blank Document

You can launch Gedit with a new, blank document directly from the terminal with the following command:

gedit

Output:

Launching Gedit with a Blank Document

This will open the GNOME Text Editor, where you can start typing in a blank document. This method is useful if you want to create or edit a new file.

Example 2: Opening an Existing File with Gedit

To open an existing text file or create a new one, use the filename as an argument with the gedit command:

gedit example.txt

Output:

Opening an Existing File with Gedit

This command will open example.txt in Gedit. If the file doesn’t already exist, Gedit will create a new file named example.txt and open it for editing.

Note: You can also use text editors mentioned below:

  • Vim Text Editor
  • Nano Text Editor
  • Vi Text Editor

Conclusions

In conclusion, users may easily view and modify text files by learning how to launch the GNOME Text Editor (Gedit) in Ubuntu via the terminal. Gedit is a versatile text editing tool that can be used for a wide range of jobs and workflows. With Ubuntu and other Linux distributions, users can efficiently utilize Gedit to handle their text files by following the instructions offered in this page.


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