jEdit is a free, open source, Java-based text editor for developers. It is a programmer's text editor written in Java, and runs on any operating system with Java support. It is also written as a plugin for the Eclipse integrated development environment (IDE). jEdit provides a wide range of features to make development easier and more efficient. It supports syntax highlighting for more than 200 different programming languages, as well as a powerful macro language and integration with external tools such as compilers and version control systems. jEdit also supports powerful search and replace functions, a spell checker, and code completion. It also offers keyboard shortcuts and other powerful editing features.
Discontinued The program is no longer updated. The latest version, 4.2.25, released on October 28, 2012, can still be downloaded from the official website.