To start gedit from the command line, type gedit and hit Enter. The gedit text editor will appear shortly. It’s an uncluttered and clean application window. You can get on with the task of typing up whatever you’re working on with no distractions.

How do I open text editor in Linux terminal?

The easiest way to open a text file is to navigate to the directory it lives in using the “cd” command, and then type the name of the editor (in lowercase) followed by the name of the file. Tab completion is your friend.

How do I open a gedit file?

To open a file in gedit, click the Open button, or press Ctrl + O . This will cause the Open dialog to appear. Use your mouse or keyboard to select the file that you wish to open, and then click Open.