At its Build 2025 conference, Microsoft announced Edit, a new open-source command-line text editor, to be distributed in the future as part of Windows 11. Edit aims to provide a lightweight native, mo

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Microsoft introduced Edit, a new open-source command-line text editor during its Build 2025 conference. Designed for Windows 11, Edit provides a modern, lightweight editing experience similar to Nano and Vim, but focuses on simplicity and user-friendliness. It includes features like mouse support, file handling, search capabilities, and word wrap, all within a modern interface resembling Visual Studio Code. Developed in Rust, the editor is compact, emphasizing seamless integration with Windows and SSH. Despite varied developer reactions, Edit is positioned as a quick solution for basic editing needs without third-party installs.

Microsoft Announced Edit, New Open-Source Command-Line Text Editor for Windows at Build 2025

<p>I knew it existed but I thought it was relativily old</p>
