Simple Raylib Text Editor

This is a basic text editor built from scratch using C++ and the Raylib library. This editor utilizes a Piece Table data scructure for efficient text manipulation.

Preview

Features

• File Operations: Open, Save, Save As.
• Editing: Copy, Paste, Undo, Redo.
• Navigation:
  • Move the cursor using the Arrow Keys.
  • Select text by holding Shift while moving the cursor with Arrow Keys.
  • Scroll through the text using the Mouse Wheel.

Building from Source

You can compile the editor yourself using make.

1. Prerequisites: Ensure you have a C++ compiler (like g++) and make installed. You also need the Raylib library development files set up correctly for your system.
2. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/matteoppet/Text-editor.git
   cd repository_name

3. Build:

   make

   This will generate an executable file (e.g., editor.exe) in the project directory.

Download

A pre-compiled executable for Windows is available on the GitHub Releases page.

Credits

This project uses the following excellent libraries:

• Raylib - For graphics and input handling.
• Tiny File Dialogs - For native open/save file dialogs.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request if you have suggestions or improvements.