text editor

/tɛkst ˌɛdədər/

Other forms: text editors

Definitions of text editor

1. noun

   (computer science) an application that can be used to create and view and edit text files
   type of:

   editor, editor program

   (computer science) a program designed to perform such editorial functions as rearrangement or modification or deletion of data
2. noun

   an editor who prepares text for publication
   synonyms: copy editor, copyreader

   type of:

   editor, editor in chief

   a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)