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RJ TextEd

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Apr 10, 2024 Last updated

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# Change Log

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Version 16.20 (May 7, 2024)

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Recently closed files

Added a checkbox in the recent files dropdown list (and on the Home page) to toggle

between recently opened and recently closed files.

Options

Made changes in the "Highlight and margin" and "Font and tabs" sections.

Added 4 new tabs to each section.

- Source (default) - default highlighter settings.

- Text Files - plain text settings.

- ASCII Files - ASCII settings.

- Source Files - individual highlighter settings.

Themes and dialog windows

Made several visual changes in dialog windows and also several theme

improvements.

High DPI

Improved main window scaling and scaling in dialog windows. It's most notable

when moving main window between different monitors.

Recent file lists, lists in addons...

Made check boxes in recent file lists, highlighters and language lists in addons

theme aware.

They should look better now when using themes.

Also fixed some scaling issues on high DPI screens.

Current line border color

Added the option to change the current line border color in customize themes dialog

window.

Space between lines

This option should work better now on really high DPI monitors.

Text Clips

Added a hint to preview the code in a text clip.

Also added new context menu items.

Log file highlighter

Added a simple log file highlighter.

Updates (Win 8.1 and newer)

When a new version is available a Windows notification is displayed. It's

added as an option but turned on by default.

The message displayed after an update has been installed should now appear

as a Windows notification, instead of a dialog box.

Associate file extension to highlighter

Added a warning message if a user tries to add a .txt, .nfo or .diz

extension to a highlighter, as they are reserved for text and ASCII files.

Misc

* Bookmark menu items are enabled/disabled depending on the existence of bookmarks

in the current document.

* URL context menu item is shortened to fit better inside the menu.

Fixed

* Ctrl+Arrow and Ctrl+Del issue.

* Color hint text color issues.

* Find/replace issues.

* Several "highlight all instances of current word" issues.

* Setting option for the TAB-key to insert tab characters, instead of spaces, should also

set option to preserve tabs (and disable the checkbox).

* Current highlighter sometimes displayed with wrong case.

* Style issue in script toolbar.

* Abbreviations not working with Cpp files.

* Brace highlighting using alternative font.

* Mouse hover cursor issue over URL.

* Minor mouse cursor shape issues that may occur in rare situations.

* Minor color issues in the pick color dialog.

Description

RJ TextEd software is best described as a Unicode style of text and source editor. It boasts an array of features that allow for the editing of text documents in a thorough and customized manner.

The software functions with program languages like Unicode, C++, C#, ASP, Java, ASCII, JavaScript and Perl. There is also support for PHP, HTML, and ASP. For a quick review with screenshots check out this article.

RJ TextEd Review

Let's take a look at RJ TextEd's features to help you figure out if a download is justified.

RJ TextEd's Capabilities

This software features all sorts of features like code folding, syntax highlighting, HTML document previews, a built-in spell checker, full FTP client and even e-mail support. The editing functions can operate with any language thanks to the software's ability to process language files.

There is also a helpful syntax definition file editor to boot. Users love the HTML preview tab made possible with the Mozilla Active X component. Take advantage of the Firefox and Internet Explorer preview tabs, and you will have comprehensive browser capabilities at your disposal. You can modify or add folder favorites within the tabs rather quickly. Go ahead and build a list with your favorite files, conduct searches across a massive database, seek out specific words for replacement, perform a spell check for your chosen programming language, record macros and undo errant adjustments.

Other RJ TextEd bells and whistles include an array of print and folding options, an advanced column mode, tag matching, bookmarks, search and replace functions for folders and regex, auto complete, FTP editing, extended search capabilities and the reformatting of paragraphs as well as selected text. There is even a project manager function with virtual folders. RJ TextEd's laundry list of features intimidates some users and puts a smile on the faces of other users. This software is clearly one of the most sophisticated text editors available to the general public. It will likely continue to be updated across posterity as new features are created and implemented.

The User Experience

RJ TextEd's user interface is easy to understand and clear in every aspect. Users can move between windows for rapid navigation purposes and the quick viewing of specific files or folders. The software is built to accommodate several different documents at once so don't limit yourself to one particular file at a time. You will be able to alternate between numerous windows without causing the software to delay command executions. Do not hesitate to take advantage of editing tools in a rapid-fire manner. RJ TextEd won't freeze up on you if you copy, cut, paste, delete, insert and highlight at a fast pace.

Conclusion

Individuals who have been searching for a Windows code editor should give RJ TextEd a shot. The tech community considers it to be the web's premier free text editor. This software can even compete against commercial editors that cost money. Give RJ TextEd a chance, and you might even be inspired to fork over a few dollars to its authors.

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