Editor
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. Questions asking us to recommend or find an editor are strictly off-topic.
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How do I force Sublime Text to indent two spaces per tab?
Is there a way to force Sublime Text 2 to always indent two spaces per tab when working with Ruby files? I kn
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How do I turn off the unlimited whitespace in IntelliJ editor?
How do I remove the ability to move the cursor after then end of line in IntelliJ?
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Open two instances of a file in a single Visual Studio session
I have a file, xyz.cpp. I want to open two instances of this file in Visual studio (BTW, I am using Visual St
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Copy all the lines to clipboard
Is there any way to copy all lines from open file to clipboard in VI editor. I tried yG but it's not usin
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Differences between Emacs and Vim
Without getting into a religious argument about why one is better than the other, what are the practical diffe
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How to make vim paste from (and copy to) system's clipboard?
Unlike other editors, vim stores copied text in its own clipboard. So, it's very hard for me to copy some
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How do I duplicate a line or selection within Visual Studio Code?
Using Microsoft's Visual Studio Code, how do I duplicate a line of code and then move it up and down? (Si
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How do I move to end of line in Vim?
I know how to generally move around in command mode, specifically, jumping to lines, etc. But what is the comm
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Turning off auto indent when pasting text into vim
I am making the effort to learn Vim. When I paste code into my document from the clipboard, I get extra space
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How to duplicate a whole line in Vim?
How do I duplicate a whole line in Vim in a similar way to Ctrl+D in IntelliJ IDEA/ Resharper or Ctrl+Alt+↑/
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Indent multiple lines quickly in vi
It should be trivial, and it might even be in the help, but I can't figure out how to navigate it. How do
