jEdit vs Notepad2 : Which is Better?

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jEdit

jEdit is a free software text editor available under the GNU General Public License version 2.0. It is written in Java and runs on any operating system with Java support, including BSD, Linux, macOS and Windows.

License: Open Source

Categories: Development

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

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Notepad2

Notepad2 is a free and open-source text editor for Microsoft Windows, released under a BSD software license. Developed by Florian Balmer

License: Open Source

Categories: Development

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jEdit VS Notepad2 Feature comparision

Feature jEdit Notepad2
Java
Syntax Highlighting
Lightweight
Portable
Code formatting
Tabbed interface
Custom Language Definitions
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Customizable
Support for Themes
Community based
Package Control
Better syntax highlighting support
Debian package compatible
FOSS
Autocompletion
Spell checking
Command line interface
Automatic Indentation
Search and replace
Terminal-based
Editable text color schemes
Native application
Built-in Terminal
Built-in themes
Macros
Multi-project management
PHP IDE
Support for SFTP
Web Development
Support for FTP
Real time collaboration
*community curated information: This table may not have the most accurate information. Please suggest changes

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