Text editor: meaning, definitions and examples

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text editor

 

[ ˈtɛkst ˈɛdɪtər ]

Context #1

computer software

A text editor is a type of computer program that allows users to create and edit plain text files. It is commonly used for writing programming code, scripts, and other types of text-based documents.

Synonyms

code editor, word processor

Examples of usage

  • A text editor like Notepad is simple and lightweight.
  • Programmers often use text editors like Sublime Text or Visual Studio Code.
Context #2

journalism

In journalism, a text editor is a senior editor responsible for overseeing and editing written content for publication. They ensure that the text is accurate, engaging, and adheres to the publication's style guidelines.

Synonyms

managing editor, senior editor

Examples of usage

  • The text editor made several changes to the article before it was published.
  • As a text editor, she has the final say on what gets published in the magazine.

Translations

Translations of the word "text editor" in other languages:

🇵🇹 editor de texto

🇮🇳 पाठ संपादक

🇩🇪 Texteditor

🇮🇩 editor teks

🇺🇦 текстовий редактор

🇵🇱 edytor tekstu

🇯🇵 テキストエディタ

🇫🇷 éditeur de texte

🇪🇸 editor de texto

🇹🇷 metin editörü

🇰🇷 텍스트 편집기

🇸🇦 محرر النصوص

🇨🇿 textový editor

🇸🇰 textový editor

🇨🇳 文本编辑器

🇸🇮 urejevalnik besedila

🇮🇸 textaritill

🇰🇿 мәтіндік редактор

🇬🇪 ტექსტის რედაქტორი

🇦🇿 mətn redaktoru

🇲🇽 editor de texto

Word origin

The term 'text editor' originated in the field of computing in the mid-20th century with the development of early text processing programs. Over time, text editors have evolved to become essential tools for programmers, writers, and editors alike, offering a simple yet powerful interface for working with plain text files.