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Chapter 1. Introducing the LPEX Editor
LPEX (Live Parsing Extensible Editor) is a programmable editor that can be
used to create and edit many kinds of files, including programs,
documentation, and data files. In addition to basic editing functions, the
editor also offers the following features:
v Language parsing uses automatic indenting, color, and text effects to
emphasize different parts of your source program, such as programming
language keywords, logic structures, comment lines, and arithmetic
operators.
v Locations marking facilities let you define bookmarks that let you move
quickly from one location to another within your source file.
v Elaborate search facilities let you specify the precise scope of the search. In
addition to locating specific character strings, editor search facilities will
also accept regular expression search strings that can finding matching
search patterns in your source file.
v Multiple editing views let you have more than one file open for editing at a
time.
v Multiple editing windows let you open multiple views of the same file for
editing, letting you view different parts of the file at the same time.
Changes to the file in any view are reflected immediately in other views
containing that same file.
v An Editor programming language lets you program elaborate macros to
automate recurring editing tasks.
v Keystroke recording facilities let you record sets of keystrokes, which you
can later replay or incorporate into your own macros.
“Entering and Editing Text” on page 3
“Chapter 5. Customizing Editor Appearance and Function” on
page 25
“Chapter 6. Macros and Profiles” on page 35
“Chapter 3. Editor Commands and Parameters” on page 21
“Working with Multiple Documents” on page 16
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