Microsoft Edit

Microsoft Edit is a command line text editor developed by Microsoft that can help you edit text files directly from the command line. Thanks to this, you won't have to change environment and you can write using a TUI-like interface similar to other tools such as Notepad.

Advantages of Microsoft Edit over Vim

Unlike other similar programs such as Vim, Microsoft Edit doesn't have different modes of operation. Even if you are sacrificing some advanced options and plugin support, you can still quickly edit text and save yourself a lot of time in your day-to-day work. In any case, the tool has a convenient menu at the top of the interface, and you can even use keyboard shortcuts to execute the functionalities.

Install Microsoft Edit via the command console

If you are wondering how to install Microsoft Edit in Windows 11, the process is very simple. Simply download this open source tool and then open the CMD and execute the command winget install Microsoft.Edit. After this, you will simply need to complete the process by typing edit or edit file.txt in the terminal to start using Microsoft Edit. You may need to restart the command console to update the system PATH.

A fast CLI editor

Download Microsoft Edit for Windows and enjoy the ease of use of this excellent alternative to Vim and other more complex text editors for PC. With quick installation via the command console and support for essential functions, this tool makes it easy to find, replace or open multiple files without any hassle.