OldSchool Text Editor is a terminal-based text editor with a classic, typewriter-inspired interface. Built from scratch, this editor provides essential functionalities such as file opening, editing, saving, and features like undo and redo—all without the use of external libraries or resources.
- Undo & Redo: Easily revert or redo your recent changes.
- File Operations: Open existing files or create new ones directly from the terminal.
- Text Editing: Type, edit, and modify text with keyboard shortcuts.
- File Saving: Save your work with a single command.
- Clear Screen: Quickly clear the screen to focus on your content.
- Special Commands: Includes specific commands to streamline text management.
//undo- Undo the last action.//redo- Redo the last undone action.//save <filename>- Save the current text to the specified filename. If no filename is given, the editor will save to the current file path.//open <filename>- Open an existing file for editing.//del- Clear all content.//dc <num>- Delete a specified number of characters, functioning like a backspace.//br- Insert a new line.//help- Display a help message with a list of available commands.
- Python 3.x
- Clone the repository (if applicable) or copy the script to your local machine.
- Make sure you have Python 3 installed on your machine.
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Open a terminal.
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Run the script with the following command:
python oldschool_text_editor.py
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Start typing and use the available commands to interact with the editor.
Simply follow the prompts within the editor and use the listed commands to manage your text. The editor automatically maintains a small state history to enable undo and redo functionality.
$ python oldschool_text_editor.py
OldSchool NOTEPAD BY PRASH
use '//help' for info about functions
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->> Hello, world!
->> //save my_file.txt
Enjoy the nostalgia and efficiency of the OldSchool Text Editor, bringing the typewriter feel to your terminal!