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HTML Editors
HTML editors are used to create and modify HTML code. We have curated a
list of the best HTML editors widely used by web developers and designers
to create visually appealing web pages and applications.

What is an HTML editor?


An HTML editor is a tool/software that can create, edit, and manage HTML
code. They provide various features to simplify the process of writing HTML
code.

One can write HTML code in any text editor and save the file with an
extension “.html” or “.htm” to see the working of that file.

There are free and paid HTML editors in the market, but in this article, we
will be covering free HTML editors that you can use as a beginner or switch
to if you are an experienced developer.

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HTML Editors List


Notepad
GeeksforGeeks IDE
Brackets
Sublime Text Editor
Atom
Visual Studio Code

Let’s understand each of these editors, and see their interface.

1. Notepad
Notepad is a simple text editor that is also used to write HTML code. It is an
inbuilt desktop application available in Windows OS.

Steps to Write HTML Code in Text Editor

Step 1: Open any of the text editors of your choice. Here we are using the
Notepad text editor.

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Step 2: Create new file: File->New File or Ctrl+N.

Step 3: Write HTML code in text editor.

Step 4: Save the file with a suitable name of your choice and a .html
extension.

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Step 5: Open the saved HTML file in your favorite browser (double-click on
the file, or right-click – and choose “Open with”).

2. GeeksforGeeks IDE
GeeksforGeeks IDE is an online HTML editor with preview to test the HTML
code. It provides a shareable link to share code with others.

HTML

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>

<head>
<title>HTML Text Editor</title>

<style>
h1 {
color:#009900;
}
</style>
</head>

<body>
<h1>GeeksforGeeks</h1>
</body>

</html>

3. Brackets

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Brackets is an open-source software primarily used for Web development. It


provides live HTML, CSS, and JavaScript editing functionality. Similar to the
Notepad editor, create a new file and save it with a .html extension to run
the HTML file.

4. Sublime Text Editor


Sublime is a cross-platform code editor tool. It supports all markup
languages and is used as an editor for HTML. Similar to the Notepad editor,
create a new file and save it with a .html extension to run an HTML file.

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5. Atom
Atom is an open-source code editor tool for MAC, Linux, and Windows. We
can use Atom to write and edit HTML code. Similar to the Notepad editor,
create a new file and save it with a .html extension to run an HTML file.

6. Visual Studio Code


It is one of the most popular code editors of today’s generation. Many
companies and Software developers prefer this online HTML code editor.

Step 1: Open the VS code Editor and Install the Live Server. By clicking the
extension button simply search live server on the search bar and download.
Live server extension helps to run the code and display output.

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Step 2: Create a new File and save it with the .html extension and use the
open live server button to click the right button.

vs code

Reasons to use an HTML Editor


Editors for HTML offer several advantages to writing and editing HTML
codes. Some benefits of using HTML editors are:

1. Syntax Highlighting: HTML editors use color-coding to distinguish tags,


attributes, and content, making code more readable.
2. Autocompletion: These editors suggest tags and correct common errors,
improving coding speed.
3. Code Validation: Built-in validators check for syntax issues and missing
tags.
4. Debugging Tools: Some editors offer debugging features to identify and
fix errors.
5. Customization Options: Customize the interface and settings to enhance
your coding experience.

Conclusion
HTML editors are tools to write and read HTML codes. They provide various
functionalities to debug and validate HTML code and also customize the
editor to provide a fast and smooth coding experience.

Frequently Asked Questions on HTML Editors

What is HTML editor?

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HTML editor is a software used by web developers or designers to


create, edit or manage HTML code.

What are the different types of HTML editors?

There are two types of HTML editors- Text based editors and
WYSIWYG(What You See Is What You Get) editors.

What are some popular HTML editors available?

Popular HTML editors include Sublime Text, Visual Studio Code,


Atom,and Notepad, each offering a range of features catering to
different levels of expertise and preferences in web development.

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