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Description

Kate is a feature-rich editor designed to simplify the process of viewing and modifying all your text files effectively. It allows users to manage numerous files simultaneously, offering both tabbed and split view options, while also providing a diverse range of plugins such as an integrated terminal for executing console commands directly, robust search and replace tools, and a preview function to visualize your MD, HTML, and SVG content. Supporting syntax highlighting for over 300 programming languages, Kate enhances code readability across virtually all coding languages. The editor is also adept at understanding bracket structures, assisting users in navigating complex code block hierarchies seamlessly. Additionally, it includes on-the-fly spellchecking to help ensure your text is polished before it goes live. With the capability to work on multiple files concurrently through split views, you can also utilize the project sidebar for easy navigation of your directory structure, along with Kate's intelligent tabs to swiftly access recently opened documents, all of which contribute to a more efficient workflow. This makes Kate not just a tool, but a comprehensive environment for developers and writers alike.

Description

WordPad serves as a straightforward text-editing application that allows users to create and modify documents, incorporating text with various fonts and colors, as well as the ability to insert images and links to other files. This versatile tool enables the opening and saving of multiple file formats including text files (.txt), rich text files (.rtf), Word documents (.docx), and OpenDocument text files (.odt). It is important to note that files in unsupported formats will open as plain text and may not display as intended. Certain functionalities, such as headers, footers, and annotations, are not compatible with WordPad, meaning any file containing these elements will lose that content upon saving. To avoid losing original content when modifying such a file, it is advisable to select the "Save as" option and save it under a different filename, thus allowing you to edit a duplicate while preserving the original. For those seeking clarification on the functions of various buttons, simply press and hold a button for a brief description, or hover over it with a mouse for additional guidance. By utilizing these features effectively, users can maximize their experience with WordPad.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

C++
HTML
XML
C
C#
CSS
Expedience Software
Jarte
Java
MathML Kit
Microsoft 365
Python
Qt
Racket
SQL

Integrations

C++
HTML
XML
C
C#
CSS
Expedience Software
Jarte
Java
MathML Kit
Microsoft 365
Python
Qt
Racket
SQL

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

KDE

Founded

1996

Country

Germany

Website

kate-editor.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Microsoft

Founded

1975

Country

United States

Website

hs.windows.microsoft.com/hhweb/content/m-en-us/p-6.2/id-7479c387-8dc4-40b6-9506-cc7a58c61f0a/

Product Features

Code Editors

API
Auto-Complete
Code Folding
Column Editing
Customizable Themes
Debugging
Formatting / Table Editing
Keyboard Shortcuts
Multi-Monitor Editing
Syntax Highlighting
WYSIWYG

Text Editors

API
Auto-Complete
Code Folding
Column Editing
Customizable Themes
Debugging
Formatting / Table Editing
Keyboard Shortcuts
Multi-Monitor Editing
Syntax Highlighting
WYSIWYG

Product Features

Text Editors

API
Auto-Complete
Code Folding
Column Editing
Customizable Themes
Debugging
Formatting / Table Editing
Keyboard Shortcuts
Multi-Monitor Editing
Syntax Highlighting
WYSIWYG

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