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Description

When you have to apply identical modifications across multiple files simultaneously, WildEdit proves to be a significant time-saver. This interactive application allows users to modify various plain text files organized in a folder structure, utilizing wildcard filters for precise targeting. It works exceptionally well for tasks such as updating web pages, altering software source code, or reformatting documents like log files and newsletters. However, it's important to note that it does not cater to files with proprietary binary formats, including Microsoft Word documents. The process involves entering the text to search for—potentially employing a regular expression—along with the desired replacement text and a wildcard filter, after which you can simply let the tool execute the changes. You can repeat this action as many times as needed, with the added benefit of being able to undo and redo the last ten modifications if necessary. Before committing to a purchase, you can try out WildEdit with its trial version, encouraging you to download it now and discover how much more efficient your editing tasks can become. With its capabilities, you can effectively edit any files that contain plain text.

Description

GNU nano was created as a free alternative to the Pico text editor, which is part of the Pine email suite developed by the University of Washington. Its goal was to closely mimic Pico while incorporating additional features. The Debian GNU/Linux distribution, recognized for its commitment to distributing genuinely "free" software (meaning software that has no limitations on redistribution), chose not to include binary packages for Pine or Pico. This decision left many users in a difficult position: while they appreciated these applications, the available versions did not align with the GNU definition of free software. GNU nano serves as a compact and user-friendly text editor. In addition to standard text editing capabilities, nano provides features such as undo/redo, syntax highlighting, interactive search-and-replace, automatic indentation, line numbering, word completion, file locking, backup files, and support for internationalization. Notably, with the release of version 4.0, nano ceased to automatically wrap overly long lines by default, enhancing user control over text formatting. This change reflects the continuous evolution of the software to better meet user needs.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

C
C++
Git
Go
HTML
JSON
Java
JavaScript
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Word
Perl

Integrations

C
C++
Git
Go
HTML
JSON
Java
JavaScript
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Word
Perl

Pricing Details

$8.50 one-time payment
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

TextPad

Country

United Kingdom

Website

www.textpad.com/products/wildedit/intro

Vendor Details

Company Name

nano

Founded

1999

Website

www.nano-editor.org

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

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

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