I use gvim.  It has the syntax highlighting and works on most platforms.

My guess is that if you want more integration then the emacs path is the
way to go.

Note that I am not an R expert.

>Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2003 22:27:05 +0100
>From: "Angel" <angel_lul@hotmail.com>
>Subject: [R] best editor for .R files
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>Which is the best editor for .R files?
>
>I currently use kate on my linux as it has R highlighting and allows me to
>split the window into two: in one I edit the .R file and in the other I have
>a shell so I run R and can easily  copy and paste the code. There are some
>features that I don't like and I am having a look on some alternatives.
>I've heard wonders of emacs with ess but I am a little bit frightened of the
>steep learning curve.
>
>What do the R experts use or would recommend using?
>Both linux and/or windows alternatives are welcomed.
>I guess it would much depend on the particular needs/preferences of each
>user but I would like to know which are the most commonly used editors.


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