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Microsoft Edit
Free
Open-source command-line text editor
Read 11 Oct 2026 · github.com
On the record
- Availability
- Edit is included in Windows 11 starting with the September 2025 optional update or Windows 11 2025 Update, version 25H2.learn.microsoft.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Editing model
- It uses a modeless text user interface, so users do not need to learn separate editing modes.learn.microsoft.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Extension support
- Nogithub.com · read 24 Sep 2026
- Find and replace
- Find and Replace supports Match Case, Whole Word, and Regular Expression options.learn.microsoft.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Install options
- The repository documents installation through WinGet on Windows, Homebrew on macOS, and a shell install script on Linux.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The project aims to provide an accessible editor for people who may be unfamiliar with terminals.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- License
- The project is open source under the MIT license.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Linux requirements
- The Linux install script requires Rust, a C compiler, ICU, curl or wget, and tar.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Mouse support
- The mouse can be used to navigate menus, select text, and scroll.learn.microsoft.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Multiple files
- Users can open and switch between multiple files with Ctrl+P.learn.microsoft.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Notable dependency
- The repository says the project optionally depends on ICU for Search and Replace functionality.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Other platforms
- Microsoft says Edit is also available on Linux and macOS; the GitHub repository documents installation for both.learn.microsoft.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Edit is a lightweight command-line text editor for creating and editing files directly in the terminal.learn.microsoft.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Security reporting
- The repository asks users to report security vulnerabilities to the Microsoft Security Response Center rather than through public GitHub issues.github.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Support and feedback
- Microsoft directs users to the GitHub repository for contributions and feedback.learn.microsoft.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows,macOS,Linuxgithub.com · read 24 Sep 2026
- Word wrap
- Word Wrap can be toggled with Alt+Z or from the View menu.learn.microsoft.com · read 11 Oct 2026
