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[Test environment](https://help.hackerearth.com/assessments-candidates?hsLang=en#test-environment) # Supported code editors Code editors allow you to create or manipulate plain text computer files. These are used to write, view, and edit code. HackerEarth Recruit supports the following code editors: - Normal - Vim - Emacs What is autocomplete? Autocomplete is a feature in which the code editor predicts and displays the name of the related functions, methods, standard classes and objects, or operators that you are typing.   You can click the displayed suggestions to complete the line of code. | **S. No.** | **Supported editors** | **Description** | **Supported features** | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Normal | - Acts as a plain text editor with different language modes - Works as any normal text editor | Autocomplete | | 2 | Vim | - vi code editor program for Unix - An improved version of the vi editor distributed with most features of Unix systems | - Use **/** to search for patterns in your code - Use **h l k j** key combinations for basic movements - Use **v** for visual mode - Use **o** to exchange cursor position | | 3 | Emacs | - Used mainly on Unix-based systems by programmers, engineers, and students | Same as Vim | Switching between themes To switch between themes, follow these steps: 1. Click ![](https://help.hackerearth.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/mceclip1-Jan-30-2023-11-30-33-7729-AM.png). 2. Select the required theme. You have successfully changed your theme. Toggling between editor modes To toggle between editor modes, follow these steps: 1. 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