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Sublime Text

Sophisticated text editor for code, markup, and prose with powerful navigation and editing features.

Overview

Sublime Text is a versatile text editor designed for coding, markup, and prose. It offers advanced features like GPU rendering, multi-select tabs, context-aware autocomplete, and native support for modern languages, enhancing productivity and code navigation.

Updated Oct 22, 2026

5 things

What Sublime Text has

Apps

Windows
macOS
Linux

For developers

Programmatic access to the product's data and features for developers.

Extras

An online space where users can connect, share tips, and help each other.

9 features

Key Features

Tab Multi-Select
With the new Tab Multi-Select functionality, tabs become first-class citizens in the interface.
Split views
A simple modifier when performing actions will split the interface to show multiple tabs at once.
Side-by-side definitions
The Definitions popup now supports side-by-side mode via the icon, or holding Ctrl ⌘ while clicking a link.
Side-by-side navigation
Goto Definition, Goto Reference and Goto Symbol in Project also support side-by-side viewing.
Definition links
When an auto-complete word is a symbol with a definition, click the Definition link, or pressing F12 will open the definition to the right.
GPU rendering
Sublime Text can now utilize your GPU on Linux, Mac and Windows when rendering the interface. This results in a fluid UI all the way up to 8K resolutions, all while using less power than before.
Context-aware completions
The auto complete engine has been rewritten to provide smart completions based on existing code in a project. Suggestions are also augmented with info about their kind, and provide links to definitions.
Refreshed interface
The Default and Adaptive themes have been refreshed with new tab styles and inactive pane dimming. Themes and Color Schemes support auto dark-mode switching. The Adaptive theme on Windows and Linux now features custom title bars.
Syntax highlighting
The syntax highlighting engine has been significantly improved, with new features like handling non-deterministic grammars, multi-line constructs, lazy embeds and syntax inheritance.

Pros and cons

Pros

Highly customizable and extensible with a powerful plugin API.
Fast and lightweight with efficient memory usage.
Supports multiple programming languages and modern syntax features.
Advanced navigation features like multi-select tabs and side-by-side definitions.
Cross-platform support including native Apple Silicon and Linux ARM64 builds.

Cons

Paid license required for continued use beyond evaluation period.
No official built-in Git integration; requires external tools for version control.
Steeper learning curve for beginners compared to simpler text editors.
Limited built-in collaboration features for team editing.
No free tier, which may deter casual or hobbyist users.

Developer features

Updated API
The Sublime Text API has been updated to Python 3.8, while keeping backwards compatibility with packages built for Sublime Text 3.

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5 things

What Sublime Text has

Apps

Windows
macOS
Linux

For developers

Programmatic access to the product's data and features for developers.

Extras

An online space where users can connect, share tips, and help each other.

9 features

Key Features

Tab Multi-Select
With the new Tab Multi-Select functionality, tabs become first-class citizens in the interface.
Split views
A simple modifier when performing actions will split the interface to show multiple tabs at once.
Side-by-side definitions
The Definitions popup now supports side-by-side mode via the icon, or holding Ctrl ⌘ while clicking a link.
Side-by-side navigation
Goto Definition, Goto Reference and Goto Symbol in Project also support side-by-side viewing.
Definition links
When an auto-complete word is a symbol with a definition, click the Definition link, or pressing F12 will open the definition to the right.
GPU rendering
Sublime Text can now utilize your GPU on Linux, Mac and Windows when rendering the interface. This results in a fluid UI all the way up to 8K resolutions, all while using less power than before.
Context-aware completions
The auto complete engine has been rewritten to provide smart completions based on existing code in a project. Suggestions are also augmented with info about their kind, and provide links to definitions.
Refreshed interface
The Default and Adaptive themes have been refreshed with new tab styles and inactive pane dimming. Themes and Color Schemes support auto dark-mode switching. The Adaptive theme on Windows and Linux now features custom title bars.
Syntax highlighting
The syntax highlighting engine has been significantly improved, with new features like handling non-deterministic grammars, multi-line constructs, lazy embeds and syntax inheritance.

Pros and cons

Pros

Highly customizable and extensible with a powerful plugin API.
Fast and lightweight with efficient memory usage.
Supports multiple programming languages and modern syntax features.
Advanced navigation features like multi-select tabs and side-by-side definitions.
Cross-platform support including native Apple Silicon and Linux ARM64 builds.

Cons

Paid license required for continued use beyond evaluation period.
No official built-in Git integration; requires external tools for version control.
Steeper learning curve for beginners compared to simpler text editors.
Limited built-in collaboration features for team editing.
No free tier, which may deter casual or hobbyist users.

Developer features

Updated API
The Sublime Text API has been updated to Python 3.8, while keeping backwards compatibility with packages built for Sublime Text 3.

You?

Be the first to rate Sublime Text

Your review helps others make better decisions. No account needed. Takes about 10 seconds.

Featured Video

See Sublime Text at work before you try it.

Watch on YouTube

0 questions

Sublime Text

Overview

What Sublime Text has

Apps

For developers

Extras

Key Features

Tab Multi-Select

Split views

Side-by-side definitions

Side-by-side navigation

Definition links

GPU rendering

Context-aware completions

Refreshed interface

Syntax highlighting

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Developer features

Updated API

Be the first to rate Sublime Text

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

What Sublime Text has

Apps

For developers

Extras

Key Features

Tab Multi-Select

Split views

Side-by-side definitions

Side-by-side navigation

Definition links

GPU rendering

Context-aware completions

Refreshed interface

Syntax highlighting

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Developer features

Updated API

Be the first to rate Sublime Text

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

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