How do I edit text files in the Windows command prompt?
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ANSWER 1
Score 120
The simplest solution on all versions of Windows is:
C:\> notepad somefile.txt
And, no extra software required.
ANSWER 2
Score 76
From a Windows command prompt enter copy con followed by the target file name. (copy con c:\file.txt).
Then enter the text you want to put in the file.
End and save the file by pressing CTRL-Z then Enter or F6 then Enter.
If you want to change text in an existing file simply display the text by using the command type followed by the file name and then just copy and paste the text in to the copy con command.
ACCEPTED ANSWER
Score 66
edit filename
I won't vouch for its functionality and outdated GUI but it is installed by default, even on Windows 7.
Edit: Except 64 bit versions of Windows.
ANSWER 4
Score 31
If you're used to vi and don't want to settle for the built-in editor you can get Vim for Windows. It'll run from a command shell. Or try WinVi.