How to open the default GUI text editor in Ubuntu or Lubuntu via a script?
I have a script that uses gedit to open text file in Ubuntu. That script does not work under Lubuntu. What command is required to execute the default text editor?
I want to make the script usable under Ubuntu and Lubuntu.
lubuntu scripts gedit default-programs
asked Jan 28 '13 at 12:41
UAdapterUAdapter
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I have a script that uses gedit to open text file in Ubuntu. That script does not work under Lubuntu. What command is required to execute the default text editor?
I want to make the script usable under Ubuntu and Lubuntu.
lubuntu scripts gedit default-programs
asked Jan 28 '13 at 12:41
UAdapterUAdapter
5,147346693
Do you have gedit installed in lubuntu?
– LnxSlck
Jan 28 '13 at 12:45
no, i do not have gedit installed in lubuntu
– UAdapter
Jan 28 '13 at 12:52
i got gedit by default on ubuntu 14
– Adi Prasetyo
Jul 21 '17 at 22:48
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I have a script that uses gedit to open text file in Ubuntu. That script does not work under Lubuntu. What command is required to execute the default text editor?
I want to make the script usable under Ubuntu and Lubuntu.
lubuntu scripts gedit default-programs
asked Jan 28 '13 at 12:41
UAdapterUAdapter
5,147346693
I have a script that uses gedit to open text file in Ubuntu. That script does not work under Lubuntu. What command is required to execute the default text editor?
I want to make the script usable under Ubuntu and Lubuntu.
lubuntu scripts gedit default-programs
lubuntu scripts gedit default-programs
asked Jan 28 '13 at 12:41
UAdapterUAdapter
5,147346693
asked Jan 28 '13 at 12:41
UAdapterUAdapter
5,147346693
edited Jan 28 '13 at 16:47
user25656
asked Jan 28 '13 at 12:41
UAdapterUAdapter
5,147346693
asked Jan 28 '13 at 12:41
UAdapterUAdapter
5,147346693
asked Jan 28 '13 at 12:41
UAdapterUAdapter
5,147346693
5,147346693
Do you have gedit installed in lubuntu?
– LnxSlck
Jan 28 '13 at 12:45
no, i do not have gedit installed in lubuntu
– UAdapter
Jan 28 '13 at 12:52
i got gedit by default on ubuntu 14
– Adi Prasetyo
Jul 21 '17 at 22:48
add a comment |
Do you have gedit installed in lubuntu?
– LnxSlck
Jan 28 '13 at 12:45
no, i do not have gedit installed in lubuntu
– UAdapter
Jan 28 '13 at 12:52
i got gedit by default on ubuntu 14
– Adi Prasetyo
Jul 21 '17 at 22:48
Do you have gedit installed in lubuntu?
– LnxSlck
Jan 28 '13 at 12:45
Do you have gedit installed in lubuntu?
– LnxSlck
Jan 28 '13 at 12:45
no, i do not have gedit installed in lubuntu
– UAdapter
Jan 28 '13 at 12:52
no, i do not have gedit installed in lubuntu
– UAdapter
Jan 28 '13 at 12:52
i got gedit by default on ubuntu 14
– Adi Prasetyo
Jul 21 '17 at 22:48
i got gedit by default on ubuntu 14
– Adi Prasetyo
Jul 21 '17 at 22:48
add a comment |
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Use xdg-open it works in most linux distros.
example:
xdg-open /filepath/file.txt
edited Aug 16 '14 at 19:19
Parto
9,3461965103
answered Aug 16 '14 at 18:49
andyandy
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Of all the answers, this method just works.
– u2n
Jan 27 '15 at 0:40
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You might get somewhere with /usr/bin/gnome-text-editor, as that's set using the alternatives system and points to the default editor under a gnome-ish environment. Not quite sure whether it is actually useful under lubuntu/kubuntu, but you could try.
Just to supplement Dennis' answer, with respect to Lubuntu 12.10, if one runs sudo update-alternatives --display gnome-text-editor, the output is:
gnome-text-editor - auto mode
link currently points to /usr/bin/leafpad
/usr/bin/leafpad - priority 40
slave gnome-text-editor.1.gz: /usr/share/man/man1/leafpad.1.gz
Current 'best' version is '/usr/bin/leafpad'.
And, as Dennis suggested, /usr/bin/gnome-text-editor does open Leafpad in Lubuntu.
answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:48
Dennis KaarsemakerDennis Kaarsemaker
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1
it works under lubuntu. system does not allow me to accept your answer. it says I have to wait. the .... system
– UAdapter
Jan 28 '13 at 12:54
add a comment |
Or you can install gedit
sudo apt-get install gedit
Then:
- Right-click a text or php file
- Select "Properties"
- Select "Open with" tab
- Choose among the listed/installed text editors
- Click "Set as default"
- Click "Close"
edited Oct 26 '17 at 20:33
wjandrea
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answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:50
LnxSlckLnxSlck
10.2k12949
but you need the superuser password to install any new software, and it requires a internet connection. Not something you want in a "general" script.
– Alvar
Jan 28 '13 at 12:56
You only have to do this one time. Then you can execute your script normally
– LnxSlck
Jan 28 '13 at 14:06
add a comment |
In addition to Dennis Kaarsemaker's answer, you could try using /usr/bin/editor for something even more generic. This will likely lead to a terminal-based editor be launched, though.
Cf. the update-alternatives manpage.
answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:53
Michael BiechMichael Biech
45124
1
Theupdate-alternatives --config editordoesn't list any GUI text editors unfortunately.
– gertvdijk
Jan 28 '13 at 13:00
1
Hence the "This will likely lead to a terminal-based editor be launched, though." I forgot to mentionupdate-alternatives --config editor, though. Thanks.
– Michael Biech
Jan 28 '13 at 13:02
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Here is a list of Lubuntu Apps. However, in 18.10 the editor has changed from Leafpad to Featherpad.
answered Dec 25 '18 at 12:10
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Use xdg-open it works in most linux distros.
example:
xdg-open /filepath/file.txt
edited Aug 16 '14 at 19:19
Parto
9,3461965103
answered Aug 16 '14 at 18:49
andyandy
7111
Of all the answers, this method just works.
– u2n
Jan 27 '15 at 0:40
add a comment |
Use xdg-open it works in most linux distros.
example:
xdg-open /filepath/file.txt
edited Aug 16 '14 at 19:19
Parto
9,3461965103
answered Aug 16 '14 at 18:49
andyandy
7111
Of all the answers, this method just works.
– u2n
Jan 27 '15 at 0:40
add a comment |
Use xdg-open it works in most linux distros.
example:
xdg-open /filepath/file.txt
edited Aug 16 '14 at 19:19
Parto
9,3461965103
answered Aug 16 '14 at 18:49
andyandy
7111
Use xdg-open it works in most linux distros.
example:
xdg-open /filepath/file.txt
edited Aug 16 '14 at 19:19
Parto
9,3461965103
answered Aug 16 '14 at 18:49
andyandy
7111
edited Aug 16 '14 at 19:19
Parto
9,3461965103
edited Aug 16 '14 at 19:19
Parto
9,3461965103
edited Aug 16 '14 at 19:19
Parto
9,3461965103
9,3461965103
answered Aug 16 '14 at 18:49
andyandy
7111
answered Aug 16 '14 at 18:49
andyandy
7111
answered Aug 16 '14 at 18:49
andyandy
7111
7111
Of all the answers, this method just works.
– u2n
Jan 27 '15 at 0:40
add a comment |
Of all the answers, this method just works.
– u2n
Jan 27 '15 at 0:40
Of all the answers, this method just works.
– u2n
Jan 27 '15 at 0:40
Of all the answers, this method just works.
– u2n
Jan 27 '15 at 0:40
add a comment |
You might get somewhere with /usr/bin/gnome-text-editor, as that's set using the alternatives system and points to the default editor under a gnome-ish environment. Not quite sure whether it is actually useful under lubuntu/kubuntu, but you could try.
Just to supplement Dennis' answer, with respect to Lubuntu 12.10, if one runs sudo update-alternatives --display gnome-text-editor, the output is:
gnome-text-editor - auto mode
link currently points to /usr/bin/leafpad
/usr/bin/leafpad - priority 40
slave gnome-text-editor.1.gz: /usr/share/man/man1/leafpad.1.gz
Current 'best' version is '/usr/bin/leafpad'.
And, as Dennis suggested, /usr/bin/gnome-text-editor does open Leafpad in Lubuntu.
answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:48
Dennis KaarsemakerDennis Kaarsemaker
5,7721736
1
it works under lubuntu. system does not allow me to accept your answer. it says I have to wait. the .... system
– UAdapter
Jan 28 '13 at 12:54
add a comment |
You might get somewhere with /usr/bin/gnome-text-editor, as that's set using the alternatives system and points to the default editor under a gnome-ish environment. Not quite sure whether it is actually useful under lubuntu/kubuntu, but you could try.
Just to supplement Dennis' answer, with respect to Lubuntu 12.10, if one runs sudo update-alternatives --display gnome-text-editor, the output is:
gnome-text-editor - auto mode
link currently points to /usr/bin/leafpad
/usr/bin/leafpad - priority 40
slave gnome-text-editor.1.gz: /usr/share/man/man1/leafpad.1.gz
Current 'best' version is '/usr/bin/leafpad'.
And, as Dennis suggested, /usr/bin/gnome-text-editor does open Leafpad in Lubuntu.
answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:48
Dennis KaarsemakerDennis Kaarsemaker
5,7721736
1
it works under lubuntu. system does not allow me to accept your answer. it says I have to wait. the .... system
– UAdapter
Jan 28 '13 at 12:54
add a comment |
You might get somewhere with /usr/bin/gnome-text-editor, as that's set using the alternatives system and points to the default editor under a gnome-ish environment. Not quite sure whether it is actually useful under lubuntu/kubuntu, but you could try.
Just to supplement Dennis' answer, with respect to Lubuntu 12.10, if one runs sudo update-alternatives --display gnome-text-editor, the output is:
gnome-text-editor - auto mode
link currently points to /usr/bin/leafpad
/usr/bin/leafpad - priority 40
slave gnome-text-editor.1.gz: /usr/share/man/man1/leafpad.1.gz
Current 'best' version is '/usr/bin/leafpad'.
And, as Dennis suggested, /usr/bin/gnome-text-editor does open Leafpad in Lubuntu.
answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:48
Dennis KaarsemakerDennis Kaarsemaker
5,7721736
You might get somewhere with /usr/bin/gnome-text-editor, as that's set using the alternatives system and points to the default editor under a gnome-ish environment. Not quite sure whether it is actually useful under lubuntu/kubuntu, but you could try.
Just to supplement Dennis' answer, with respect to Lubuntu 12.10, if one runs sudo update-alternatives --display gnome-text-editor, the output is:
gnome-text-editor - auto mode
link currently points to /usr/bin/leafpad
/usr/bin/leafpad - priority 40
slave gnome-text-editor.1.gz: /usr/share/man/man1/leafpad.1.gz
Current 'best' version is '/usr/bin/leafpad'.
And, as Dennis suggested, /usr/bin/gnome-text-editor does open Leafpad in Lubuntu.
answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:48
Dennis KaarsemakerDennis Kaarsemaker
5,7721736
edited Jan 28 '13 at 17:14
user25656
answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:48
Dennis KaarsemakerDennis Kaarsemaker
5,7721736
answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:48
Dennis KaarsemakerDennis Kaarsemaker
5,7721736
answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:48
Dennis KaarsemakerDennis Kaarsemaker
5,7721736
5,7721736
1
it works under lubuntu. system does not allow me to accept your answer. it says I have to wait. the .... system
– UAdapter
Jan 28 '13 at 12:54
add a comment |
1
it works under lubuntu. system does not allow me to accept your answer. it says I have to wait. the .... system
– UAdapter
Jan 28 '13 at 12:54
1
1
it works under lubuntu. system does not allow me to accept your answer. it says I have to wait. the .... system
– UAdapter
Jan 28 '13 at 12:54
it works under lubuntu. system does not allow me to accept your answer. it says I have to wait. the .... system
– UAdapter
Jan 28 '13 at 12:54
add a comment |
Or you can install gedit
sudo apt-get install gedit
Then:
- Right-click a text or php file
- Select "Properties"
- Select "Open with" tab
- Choose among the listed/installed text editors
- Click "Set as default"
- Click "Close"
edited Oct 26 '17 at 20:33
wjandrea
8,47842259
answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:50
LnxSlckLnxSlck
10.2k12949
but you need the superuser password to install any new software, and it requires a internet connection. Not something you want in a "general" script.
– Alvar
Jan 28 '13 at 12:56
You only have to do this one time. Then you can execute your script normally
– LnxSlck
Jan 28 '13 at 14:06
add a comment |
Or you can install gedit
sudo apt-get install gedit
Then:
- Right-click a text or php file
- Select "Properties"
- Select "Open with" tab
- Choose among the listed/installed text editors
- Click "Set as default"
- Click "Close"
edited Oct 26 '17 at 20:33
wjandrea
8,47842259
answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:50
LnxSlckLnxSlck
10.2k12949
but you need the superuser password to install any new software, and it requires a internet connection. Not something you want in a "general" script.
– Alvar
Jan 28 '13 at 12:56
You only have to do this one time. Then you can execute your script normally
– LnxSlck
Jan 28 '13 at 14:06
add a comment |
Or you can install gedit
sudo apt-get install gedit
Then:
- Right-click a text or php file
- Select "Properties"
- Select "Open with" tab
- Choose among the listed/installed text editors
- Click "Set as default"
- Click "Close"
edited Oct 26 '17 at 20:33
wjandrea
8,47842259
answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:50
LnxSlckLnxSlck
10.2k12949
Or you can install gedit
sudo apt-get install gedit
Then:
- Right-click a text or php file
- Select "Properties"
- Select "Open with" tab
- Choose among the listed/installed text editors
- Click "Set as default"
- Click "Close"
edited Oct 26 '17 at 20:33
wjandrea
8,47842259
answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:50
LnxSlckLnxSlck
10.2k12949
edited Oct 26 '17 at 20:33
wjandrea
8,47842259
edited Oct 26 '17 at 20:33
wjandrea
8,47842259
edited Oct 26 '17 at 20:33
wjandrea
8,47842259
8,47842259
answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:50
LnxSlckLnxSlck
10.2k12949
answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:50
LnxSlckLnxSlck
10.2k12949
answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:50
LnxSlckLnxSlck
10.2k12949
10.2k12949
but you need the superuser password to install any new software, and it requires a internet connection. Not something you want in a "general" script.
– Alvar
Jan 28 '13 at 12:56
You only have to do this one time. Then you can execute your script normally
– LnxSlck
Jan 28 '13 at 14:06
add a comment |
but you need the superuser password to install any new software, and it requires a internet connection. Not something you want in a "general" script.
– Alvar
Jan 28 '13 at 12:56
You only have to do this one time. Then you can execute your script normally
– LnxSlck
Jan 28 '13 at 14:06
but you need the superuser password to install any new software, and it requires a internet connection. Not something you want in a "general" script.
– Alvar
Jan 28 '13 at 12:56
but you need the superuser password to install any new software, and it requires a internet connection. Not something you want in a "general" script.
– Alvar
Jan 28 '13 at 12:56
You only have to do this one time. Then you can execute your script normally
– LnxSlck
Jan 28 '13 at 14:06
You only have to do this one time. Then you can execute your script normally
– LnxSlck
Jan 28 '13 at 14:06
add a comment |
In addition to Dennis Kaarsemaker's answer, you could try using /usr/bin/editor for something even more generic. This will likely lead to a terminal-based editor be launched, though.
Cf. the update-alternatives manpage.
answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:53
Michael BiechMichael Biech
45124
1
Theupdate-alternatives --config editordoesn't list any GUI text editors unfortunately.
– gertvdijk
Jan 28 '13 at 13:00
1
Hence the "This will likely lead to a terminal-based editor be launched, though." I forgot to mentionupdate-alternatives --config editor, though. Thanks.
– Michael Biech
Jan 28 '13 at 13:02
add a comment |
In addition to Dennis Kaarsemaker's answer, you could try using /usr/bin/editor for something even more generic. This will likely lead to a terminal-based editor be launched, though.
Cf. the update-alternatives manpage.
answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:53
Michael BiechMichael Biech
45124
1
Theupdate-alternatives --config editordoesn't list any GUI text editors unfortunately.
– gertvdijk
Jan 28 '13 at 13:00
1
Hence the "This will likely lead to a terminal-based editor be launched, though." I forgot to mentionupdate-alternatives --config editor, though. Thanks.
– Michael Biech
Jan 28 '13 at 13:02
add a comment |
In addition to Dennis Kaarsemaker's answer, you could try using /usr/bin/editor for something even more generic. This will likely lead to a terminal-based editor be launched, though.
Cf. the update-alternatives manpage.
answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:53
Michael BiechMichael Biech
45124
In addition to Dennis Kaarsemaker's answer, you could try using /usr/bin/editor for something even more generic. This will likely lead to a terminal-based editor be launched, though.
Cf. the update-alternatives manpage.
answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:53
Michael BiechMichael Biech
45124
answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:53
Michael BiechMichael Biech
45124
answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:53
Michael BiechMichael Biech
45124
answered Jan 28 '13 at 12:53
Michael BiechMichael Biech
45124
45124
1
Theupdate-alternatives --config editordoesn't list any GUI text editors unfortunately.
– gertvdijk
Jan 28 '13 at 13:00
1
Hence the "This will likely lead to a terminal-based editor be launched, though." I forgot to mentionupdate-alternatives --config editor, though. Thanks.
– Michael Biech
Jan 28 '13 at 13:02
add a comment |
1
Theupdate-alternatives --config editordoesn't list any GUI text editors unfortunately.
– gertvdijk
Jan 28 '13 at 13:00
1
Hence the "This will likely lead to a terminal-based editor be launched, though." I forgot to mentionupdate-alternatives --config editor, though. Thanks.
– Michael Biech
Jan 28 '13 at 13:02
1
1
The
update-alternatives --config editor doesn't list any GUI text editors unfortunately.– gertvdijk
Jan 28 '13 at 13:00
The
update-alternatives --config editor doesn't list any GUI text editors unfortunately.– gertvdijk
Jan 28 '13 at 13:00
1
1
Hence the "This will likely lead to a terminal-based editor be launched, though." I forgot to mention
update-alternatives --config editor, though. Thanks.– Michael Biech
Jan 28 '13 at 13:02
Hence the "This will likely lead to a terminal-based editor be launched, though." I forgot to mention
update-alternatives --config editor, though. Thanks.– Michael Biech
Jan 28 '13 at 13:02
add a comment |
Here is a list of Lubuntu Apps. However, in 18.10 the editor has changed from Leafpad to Featherpad.
answered Dec 25 '18 at 12:10
TimoTimo
1707
add a comment |
Here is a list of Lubuntu Apps. However, in 18.10 the editor has changed from Leafpad to Featherpad.
answered Dec 25 '18 at 12:10
TimoTimo
1707
add a comment |
Here is a list of Lubuntu Apps. However, in 18.10 the editor has changed from Leafpad to Featherpad.
answered Dec 25 '18 at 12:10
TimoTimo
1707
Here is a list of Lubuntu Apps. However, in 18.10 the editor has changed from Leafpad to Featherpad.
answered Dec 25 '18 at 12:10
TimoTimo
1707
answered Dec 25 '18 at 12:10
TimoTimo
1707
answered Dec 25 '18 at 12:10
TimoTimo
1707
answered Dec 25 '18 at 12:10
TimoTimo
1707
1707
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Do you have gedit installed in lubuntu?
– LnxSlck
Jan 28 '13 at 12:45
no, i do not have gedit installed in lubuntu
– UAdapter
Jan 28 '13 at 12:52
i got gedit by default on ubuntu 14
– Adi Prasetyo
Jul 21 '17 at 22:48