What is PureText?
PureText is a free and open-source plain text editor for Windows. It provides a simple and clutter-free interface for editing text files, while still including essential features that most users would need.
Some key features of PureText include:
- Clean and intuitive UI without unnecessary menus and options
- Fast and lightweight - starts up instantly
- Syntax highlighting for many programming languages and file types
- Find/replace text across multiple files
- Customizable themes including light, dark, and black backgrounds
- Support for large files and unlimited undo/redo
- Portable version available - can run directly off a USB drive
- Plugin support for additional features
- Completely free and open-source
PureText is designed for users who want a capable but fuss-free text editor for writing code, notes, and other text documents. With its optimzed interface and small footprint, it's a great Notepad replacement. Advanced functionality like macros or document formatting is intentionally left out in favor of speed and simplicity.