RJ TextEd
RJ TextEd is a code and text editor for many programming languages, with particular attention to web development.
What RJ TextEd is
RJ TextEd is a code and text editor for many programming languages, with particular attention to web development. It edits Unicode text, source code, ASCII, and binary files, and includes HTML and CSS tools such as integrated preview, spell checking, auto completion, validation, and templates. For navigating work, it offers a document map, code explorer, TODO lists, symbols, and fast search. Its LSP client supports code completion, hover information, diagnostics, and symbol search. FTP and SFTP support lets users upload and edit remote files. Themes, colors, and panels can be customized. The maker offers 32-bit, 64-bit, and portable downloads, plus a version for Windows XP and Vista. RJ TextEd is freeware for commercial and other use, and donations are welcome. It is listed for Windows and Linux; the maker says it has been tested on Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11, while Linux use may work through Wine. Online help and a forum are available for bug reports, feature requests, and discussion.
Good
- Free to use for commercial purposes
- Includes HTML and CSS preview and validation
- LSP client provides diagnostics and symbol search
- FTP and SFTP support remote file editing
- Offers 32-bit, 64-bit, and portable downloads
Watch out
- Linux use may require Wine
- Maker says Linux support may work, not that it is tested
Who it suits
RJ TextEd suits people who want a free editor for programming and web-development work, including those who edit remote files or use language-server features.
Verdict
RJ TextEd brings web-editing tools, language-server support, and remote file access into a freeware editor. Windows support is stated directly; Linux users should note that the maker describes Wine compatibility as possible.
Plans and prices
From RJ TextEd's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| RJ TextEd Freeware | Free | Free to use, including for commercial purposes · Donations appreciated |
The facts
Each one read from RJ TextEd's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Customization
- The maker says users can customize themes, colors, and panels.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- The maker offers 32-bit, 64-bit, and portable downloads, plus a special version for Windows XP and Vista.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Editing
- It supports Unicode and editing text, source code, ASCII, and binary files.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Extension support
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Forum registration
- To register as a new forum user, the site says you need to install the program and answer a question to help prevent spam.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Language servers
- Its LSP client supports language-server features such as code completion, hover information, diagnostics, and symbol search.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Navigation
- Features include a document map, code explorer, TODO lists, symbols, and fast search functions.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- RJ TextEd is a code and text editor or development environment for many programming languages, with a particular focus on web development.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Remote files
- The editor includes FTP and SFTP support for uploading and editing remote files.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can use the forum to report bugs, request features, or discuss the program, and the site also provides online help.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Web tools
- It includes CSS and HTML editing with integrated preview, spell checking, auto completion, HTML validation, and templates.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Price and commercial use
- RJ TextEd is freeware and is free to use for commercial purposes; the maker welcomes donations.checked 11 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Linux support
- The maker says RJ TextEd may work on Linux using Wine.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Windows support
- The maker says the program has been tested on Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11, in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.checked 11 Oct 2026
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