MS-DOS Editor Review - why 4.7 stars?

MS-DOS Editor Review
ITQlick Score: 62/100
ITQlick Rating:
Pricing: 4/10 - average cost
Category: Document Management -> MS-DOS Editor review
Ranking:Ranked 224 out of 423 Document Management systems
Company: Microsoft
Typical customers: Small, medium and large size businesses
Platforms: Desktop
Links: MS-DOS Editor pricing, MS-DOS Editor alternatives
Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / updated: Jun 14, 2022

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What is MS-DOS Editor?

MS-DOS Editor is a command line text editor that allows you to read, create or edit text files and data files. The software is also used as an alternative to Notepad sometimes on Windows 9x.

Microsoft, the company behind MS-DOS Editor which was founded back in 1975 is mostly known for their MS Office Suite and lineup of Windows operating systems.

Who is it best for?

MS-DOS Editor is designed for Windows users who are looking for a way to edit or create ASCII text files. The text editor can be also used as an alternative to Notepad by users.

Main features and functionalities

MS-DOS Editor can help users to create, edit or read both text files and data files, edit batch files, copy, paste and perform other basic word processing functions and use the split-window view to edit two parts of the same file at the same time. Users get all the basic functions of a notepad in this character-based text editor.

What is the actual cost?

ITQlick pricing score is 4 out of 10 (10 is most expensive). Access ITQlick pricing guide for MS-DOS Editor. You can also find here pricing information from MS-DOS Editor's website.

Pros

  • MS-DOS Editor supports editing, viewing and creating text files and data files
  • MS-DOS Editor supports editing batch files and batch files can be read or opened just like any other text file
  • MS-DOS Editor offers a split-window view for editing two different place of the same file

Cons

  • MS-DOS Editor doesn’t offer advanced features like changing text colors or font
  • MS-DOS Editor doesn’t offer any option for inserting footers or headers and spell checking
  • MS-DOS Editor is only included with the 32-bit versions of Microsoft Windows

How it stacks up?

Access a head to head analysis of MS-DOS Editor vs alternative software solutions.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Is it the best Document Management system?

MS-DOS Editor is ranked 224 out of 423 software in their category (Document Management systems).

How they are rated on ITQlick?

The rating of MS-DOS Editor is 4.7 stars out of 5 and the total score is 62 out of 100. The rating score is based on our unbiased data-based algo. Learn more - rating methodology page.

Is it an easy to use Software?

Yes, MS-DOS Editor makes it fairly easy to use. This product is user friendly and intuitive.

Is it cloud-based?

No, the software in not cloud based so you would need to install it locally and connect it directly to a server.

Can it be used on mobile?

No, currently MS-DOS Editor can't be accessed on mobile, you would need to access it from your computer.

What should we ask during a demo session?

Differences between MS-DOS Editor and alternatives?

The most popular alternatives to MS-DOS Editor in 2023: Box, SmartFile, Scan123, iAnnotate Enterprise, GoFileRoom. Access the complete competitors analysis here - MS-DOS Editor VS Document Management Software alternatives.

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