ned

Recursively search starting in the current directory, ignoring case

$ ned --ignore-case --recursive '[^[dl]og]' [.]

$ ned --colors '[^[dl]og]' [.]

$ ned --colors=never '[^[dl]og]' [.]

$ ned --recursive --exclude '[*.htm]' '[^[dl]og]' [.]

$ ned '[dog]' --replace '[cat]' [.]

$ ned '[the ([a-z]+) dog and the ([a-z]+) dog]' --replace '[the $2 dog and the $1 dog]' [.]

$ ned '[([a-z]+) dog]' --case-replacements --replace '[\U$1\E! dog]' --stdout [.]

$ ned '[^[sb]ad]' --replace '[happy]' --stdout [.]

nedit [options] [file...]

-autoraise
    Raise the window when a key is pressed inside it.

-background color
    Specifies the background color of the editor.

-display displayname
    Specifies the X display to use.

-fn font
    Specifies the font to use.

-foreground color
    Specifies the foreground color of the editor.

-geometry geometry
    Specifies the initial size and position of the editor window.

-help
    Prints a summary of command line options.

-name name
    Specifies the application name.

-read
    Open files read-only.

-version
    Prints the version of NEdit.

file...
    One or more file names to open in the editor.

NEdit (Nirvana Editor) is a standard GUI text editor for the X Window System. It provides a familiar, user-friendly interface similar to text editors found on other platforms. NEdit is designed for editing text files, source code, and configuration files. It offers features like syntax highlighting, regular expression searching and replacement, multiple undo/redo levels, automatic indentation, and support for multiple fonts and colors. NEdit also supports editing multiple files simultaneously in multiple windows or within a single window using tabs or split panes. It is often used by programmers and system administrators for its efficiency and ease of use in editing text-based files in a graphical environment.

While not actively developed anymore, it remains a popular choice for those who prefer a lightweight and stable graphical text editor.

NEdit is not actively maintained, therefore bug fixes and new features are unlikely to be implemented. Security vulnerabilities might exist without being patched. User should also be careful when opening large files with NEdit which might lead to performance issues or crashes.

NEdit supports macros, allowing users to automate repetitive tasks. These macros can be defined and executed within the editor. It is also customizable through resource files, which can be used to adjust the appearance and behavior of the editor.

NEdit was originally developed by Mark Edel and development continued by several contributors. It became a popular open-source text editor for the X Window System due to its ease of use and powerful features. While development has slowed down, it remains in use due to its lightweight nature and familiar interface.

vi(1), vim(1), emacs(1), gedit(1)