TextEdit
TextEdit is a simple, versatile text editor that comes pre-installed on macOS. It is designed to be user-friendly and supports both plain text and rich text editing, making it a popular choice for basic text editing tasks.
Key Features of TextEdit
Simple Interface: TextEdit provides a clean and intuitive interface, focusing on ease of use.
Rich Text Editing: Supports rich text formatting, including fonts, colors, and styles.
Plain Text Mode: Allows switching to plain text mode for basic text editing.
Spell Checking: Includes a built-in spell checker.
Auto-Save: Automatically saves documents to prevent data loss.
iCloud Integration: Supports iCloud for syncing documents across Apple devices.
Common Commands
Cmd + S: Save the current document.
Cmd + Q: Quit TextEdit.
Cmd + X: Cut the selected text.
Cmd + C: Copy the selected text.
Cmd + V: Paste the copied text.
Cmd + F: Find a string.
Cmd + H: Hide TextEdit.
Cmd + N: Open a new document.
Example Usage
To open a file with TextEdit, use the following command in the terminal: