"hex editor" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: hex editors [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} hex editor (plural hex editors)
  1. (computing) A text editor that allows for manipulation of the fundamental binary data that constitutes a computer file, displayed in hexadecimal format. Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: hexeditor, hex-editor Derived forms: hex edit
    Sense id: en-hex_editor-en-noun-~GID~LbF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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