jEdit(dev) for Windows

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Edit programs in more than 80 languages.
Last updated on February 29, 2024
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Developer’s Description

Edit programs in more than 80 languages.

jEdit is a cross-platform, programmer's text editor written in Java. Some of jEdit's features include: runs on MacOS X, OS/2, Unix, VMS, and Windows; built-in macro language; extensible plug-in architecture. Dozens of macros and plug-ins available; plug-ins can be downloaded and installed from within jEdit using the 'plug-in manager' feature; auto indent and syntax highlighting for more than 80 languages; supports a large number of character encodings including UTF8 and Unicode; folding for selectively hiding regions of text; word wrap.

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GENERAL

Release: December 1, 2011

Latest update: February 29, 2024

Version: 4.5pre1

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows ME
Windows 10
Windows 98
Windows 95
Windows XP
Windows NT
Windows 2000

Additional Requirements: Java Runtime Environment 1.4

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 55,361

Downloads Last Week: 4

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User Reviews

4.9/5

10 User Votes

It's the best of the best.
SpartanicusJanuary 4, 2012
Pros
I've used many, many text editors over the past twenty years - both on Windows and on Unix/Linux platforms. Even when I've worked in other editors for a while I always return to jEdit. It is the most flexible and useful editor there is on Windows. I also use Eclipse extensively, mostly for working on team projects in SVN, but for my day-to-day editing, be it Java, PHP, (X)HTML, CSS, or JavaScript, jEdit is absolutely my tool of choice - and has managed to remain that way for nearly ten years.
Cons
There are few. Because it is Java based, it won't launch as quickly as some OS-specific browsers, particularly if jEdit gets loaded up with every imaginable plug-in. To really make the tool shine to its fullest, some plug-ins are really useful. With just a little investment of time in looking at the plug ins (there are many!) - you can quickly break down the tool to just the few you need ... at which point, load time is as quick as (or quicker than) other snappy editors.
Summary
jEdit is powerful and feature-rich. Because of this, it can take a little bit of time to get the most out of it. But that small investment of time is absolutely worth it. I cannot recommend this editor more highly.
Very Good
LostHope777July 9, 2008
Pros
For a Java-based text editor, it is very useful for programming and such.
Cons
Summary
Awsome
lordmachiavelliApril 16, 2008
Pros
45,000 downloads (as I'm writing this), and only 7 votes and one other review? I guess y'all know how good it is already! But seriously, the plug-ins are what truly make this such an incredible product. Hard to believe it's all free.
Cons
Summary
The excellen application - very handy and very useful for developer
cmnDecember 19, 2007
Pros
Design style, wide range of possibilities - much more then has been written in <p>the application description ( for example two kinds of folders ), full scaled help file, scripting language, block text selecting - all from above makes the software <p>one of most perfect in it's class of application on today.
Cons
Summary
perfect except runs a little slowly
echo85May 8, 2007
Pros
everything i would ever want in a multipurpose editor. huge language support, great macro framework.
Cons
Fast considering it's java, but still a bit laggy compared with some editors with (nearly) equivalent features.
Summary
Very usefull in programing (eg. XHTML, etc).
m4ri000May 4, 2007
Pros
Very customizable.
Cons
Summary
One of the best for PHP coding
bilkeMay 8, 2005
Pros
I tried a lot of PHP coders, but this one finally got everything I needed. Basic install and a couple of easy-to-install plugins make this product a powerful tool.
Cons
Autocomplete feature could be better and I miss markers for the ActiveState Komodo 3.0!
Summary
Perfect for different character encodings
mransonMarch 15, 2005
Pros
If you need a text editor for different character encodings including UTF8 and Unicode (which you need, e.g., for editing XML or XHTML files), jEdit is the best choice.
Cons
Summary
Excellent Software
March 9, 2004
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Cons
Summary
Who would have thought a java application could be so nice looking and easy to install and use.
A very useful tool
PaulG53December 31, 2003
Pros
Cons
Summary
An easy-to-use interface. No unnecessary "features".