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jEdit vs TextEdit

A side-by-side look at jEdit and TextEdit. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

jEdit

jEdit

Development

jEdit is a free, open source text editor for programmers and developers. It has syntax highlighting for over 200 programming languages, auto indentation and completion for most languages, powerful plugin system, and wide range of customization options.

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TextEdit

TextEdit

Office & Productivity

TextEdit is a simple text editor that comes pre-installed on Mac computers. It has basic formatting features like fonts, colors, alignments, lists, etc. Good for taking notes or writing short documents.

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