Top "Editor" questions

This tag is for questions about the features and functionality of text editors, source code editors and other programs specifically designed for modifying plain text files used in computer programming.

F12 Jump to method -> go back to previous method after making the jump?

I can jump to code if I click in a method name and hit F12. But, is there a keyboard …

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How to make all line endings (EOLs) in all files in Visual Studio Code, UNIX like?

I use Windows 10 home and I usually use Visual Studio Code (VSCODE) to edit Linux Bash scripts as well as …

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How do you prefer to switch between buffers in Vim?

I've tried MiniBufExplorer, but I usually end up with several windows showing it or close it altogether. What I'd like …

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What is the best way to force yourself to master vi?

A good while ago, I read an article by the creator of viemu, clearing up a lot of the misconceptions …

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Evil Mode best practice?

I've been using Vim as my primary editor for years and tried Emacs several times during that time. Then I …

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Favorite (G)Vim plugins/scripts?

What are your favorite (G)Vim plugins/scripts?

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How do you return from 'gf' in Vim

I am using Vim for windows installed in Unix mode. Thanks to this site I now use the gf command …

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How to add wysiwyg editor in Wordpress meta box

I'm creating a meta box for my custom post type. There are multiple fields where I would like to use …

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Using Emacs to recursively find and replace in text files not already open

As a follow-up to this question, it's trying to find out how to do something like this which should be …

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How to paste in a new line with vim?

I often have to paste some stuff on a new line in vim. What I usually do is: o<…

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