Kate is a text editor with numerous features that software developers who have to handle a large amount of text will find very useful. This free software contains many of the features that one would expect to find on more complex word processing software, and unless a polished final piece is required, is more convenient.

Putting the user first

Kate can do a number of things that other text editors simply can't. It is a multi-view editor, so it's easy to edit numerous documents simultaneously. It has a sidebar which can display an index of files that can be used to switch between open documents with ease. It is also possible to split the screen horizontally or vertically depending on how you prefer to work. Unlike most other text editors, Kate has a spell-checker, which could well be a clincher for many. As if that wasn't enough, there is also a search and find feature, which makes finding what you want extremely easy.

Peerless useability

All-in-all, Kate's numerous features make it a clear market leader in the crowded field of text editors. Kate is very user-friendly and worth a try for developers who work with a lot of text.