pluma

TLDR

Start the editor

$ pluma

Open specific files

$ pluma [file1] [file2]

Open with specific encoding

$ pluma --encoding [WINDOWS-1252] [file]

List supported encodings

$ pluma --list-encodings

Open and go to line number

$ pluma +[10] [file]

SYNOPSIS

pluma [--encoding encoding] [+line] [files...]

pluma is the default text editor for the MATE desktop environment. It's a fork of gedit 2, providing a simple yet capable editor for programming and text editing.
The editor supports syntax highlighting, plugins, multiple document tabs, and external tool integration. It's designed to be easy to use while remaining powerful.

PARAMETERS

--encoding _encoding_

Character encoding to use

--list-encodings

List all supported encodings

+_line_

Open file at specific line number

--new-window

Open in new window

--new-document

Open new document in existing window

CAVEATS

Requires GTK+ libraries. Plugin system extends functionality. Some gedit 2 plugins compatible. Encoding detection may fail for some files.

HISTORY

pluma was created as part of the MATE desktop project, which forked GNOME 2 components when GNOME 3 was released. The name comes from Latin/Portuguese for "feather" (pen).