Boston Python Workshop 4/Friday/Linux text editor

How to find gedit in the Applications list
On Linux, we suggest the GEdit text editor.

GEdit should already be installed on your computer. To start GEdit: click Applications, point to Accessories, and click Text Editor. If you don't have this option, let a staff member know.

How to find GEdit from a terminal
If you prefer to start applications from a terminal, you can type the following into a terminal to launch GEdit:

gedit &

Configure gedit to indent with spaces

 * Click Edit -> Preferences
 * Select the tab labeled "Editor"
 * In the "Tab width" field, set it to 4 (the default is 8)
 * Check the box labeled "Insert spaces instead of tabs"
 * Check the box labeled "Enable automatic indentation"
 * Click Close.

Success!
If you prefer a different editor for text, check with an instructor before moving on to make sure it will work for the weekend.

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