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Microsoft Edit (msedit) Package name

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Details for Microsoft Edit

Package name

  • msedit

License

  • MIT

Last updated

  • 19 June 2025 - latest/stable

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Edit is an MS-DOS inspired text editor from Microsoft

Edit pays homage to the classic MS-DOS Editor, but with a modern interface and input controls similar to VS Code. Learn more at https://github.com/microsoft/edit

Once installed, simply run msedit from your terminal.

Disclaimer: This is an unofficial Snap and it is not endorsed by nor affiliated officially with Microsoft Corporation.


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