Atom text editor for Linux Ubuntu Systems. How to install Atom 1.7.3 (Stable) on Ubuntu 16.04 and Ubuntu Derivative Systems. Install Atom 1.7.3 text editor on Linux Ubuntu Systems, via webupd8team PPA. Atom is a powerful multi-platform text editor developed by GitHub. It is known for its powerful features and an intuitive graphical user interface. The Atom text editor supports macros, auto-completion and split screen.
Atom text editor has the following features:
- Cross-platform editing – Atom works across operating systems. You can use it on OS X, Windows, or Linux.
- Built-in package manager – Search for and install new packages or start creating your own—all from within Atom.
- Smart autocompletion – Atom helps you write code faster with a smart, flexible autocomplete.
- File system browser – Easily browse and open a single file, a whole project, or multiple projects in one window.
- Multiple panes – Split your Atom interface into multiple panes to compare and edit code across files.
- Find and replace – Find, preview, and replace text as you type in a file or across all your projects.
Install Atom 1.7.3
Atom 1.7.3 can be installed on Linux Ubuntu Systems, via webupd8team PPA. Run the following command in Terminal to install Atom 1.7.3 text editor:
$ sudo add-apt-repository ppa:webupd8team/atom
$ sudo apt-get update
$ sudo apt-get install atom
Once installed, open the Atom 1.7.3 from Ubuntu Dash or Terminal.
If you wish to uninstall and remove Atom 1.7.3 from Linux Ubuntu Systems, run the command given below:
$ sudo apt-get remove atom