Microsoft Unveils Lightweight Command-Line Editor 'Edit'
2025-05-19

Microsoft launched its new command-line text editor, Edit, at its Build conference. This open-source, sub-250KB editor aims to provide a lightweight default CLI text editor for 64-bit Windows, addressing the lack of a built-in option and aiming to avoid the infamous "how do I exit vim?" problem. Edit boasts keybindings, find and replace functionality, regular expression support, and more. It will be available through the Windows Insider program in the coming months. Microsoft also rebranded Windows Dev Home to Advanced Windows Settings, integrating additional developer-focused toggles into the main Windows 11 settings.
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