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# Text Editors

When we are editing code or reading code, we use a text editor (**NOT** Window's Notepad or Microsoft Word).

## Sublime Text

Sublime is our lab's favorite go to editor. See the download page here:

<https://www.sublimetext.com/3>

And if you want to install on Linux, see how to install with your flavor package manager:

<https://www.sublimetext.com/docs/3/linux_repositories.html>

## Notepad++

Notepad++ is a decent text editor. It allows FTP protocol via the FTPExplorerPlugin. Notepad++ is highly customizable and easy to use. Download here:

<https://notepad-plus-plus.org/download/v7.3.1.html>

## Geany (Ubuntu)

Geany is an OK option. Geany is available through the official Ubuntu archives (Universe section). Install with the following command:

```
sudo apt-get install geany
```

## Text Wrangler (Mac)

Text Wrangler is the most popular option if you're on a Mac. You can download it from the Mac App Store:

<https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/textwrangler/id404010395?mt=12>

<http://www.barebones.com/support/textwrangler/>