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How to Install GVim on Linux Mint 21

A text editor plays a very crucial role and professional programmers are aware of the fact that having an efficient and robust code editor enhances productivity. Vim is a text and code editor, and it comes with two versions one is command line and the other is GUI interface version. If you are looking for a Vim text editor with a graphical interface then try installing GVim on Linux Mint.

Installing GVim on Linux Mint 21

To install GVim on Linux Mint there are few steps that everyone needs to follow:

Step 1: Update the packages list of default package manager using:

$ sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Next use the default package manager to install GVim by executing:

$ sudo apt install vim-gtk -y

Step 3: Next run the application either by using the terminal command:

$ gvim

Or by clicking on GVim application under the accessories option in the app menu of Linux Mint:

Another way to open this editor is by using the GVim command along with the name of the file with the format as well like:

$ gvim mycode.txt

To remove GVim use:

$ sudo apt remove vim-gtk -y

Conclusion

GVim is a text editor that can be used by programmers to write or edit codes, there are two versions for this editor one is command line whereas other is GUI based. This guide is all about the installation of the GUI-based version of GVim which is done by using Linux Mint default package manager.

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Aaliyan Javaid

I am an electrical engineer and a technical blogger. My keen interest in embedded systems has led me to write and share my knowledge about them.