gedit Text Editor

by GNOMEv3.20.1

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

A powerful general purpose text editor

Install with winget

$ winget install --id gnome.gedit --exact --version 3.20.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for gedit Text Editor

gedit Text Editor uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i gedit-x86_64-3.20.1.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for gedit Text Editor →

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Installers · v3.20.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	MSI WiX	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for gedit Text Editor.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install gedit Text Editor on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id gnome.gedit --exact --version 3.20.1. winget downloads the installer from GNOME and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install gedit Text Editor silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id gnome.gedit --exact 3.20.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for gedit Text Editor?

gedit Text Editor uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i gedit-x86_64-3.20.1.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall gedit Text Editor via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id gnome.gedit --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from gedit Text Editor's Apps & Features entry.

Is gedit Text Editor free?

gedit Text Editor is distributed under GPL2. Refer to the publisher (https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gedit) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does gedit Text Editor work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls gedit Text Editor directly from the publisher.

How do I keep gedit Text Editor up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id gnome.gedit --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 1 version of gedit Text Editor from microsoft/winget-pkgs.