Best CSS editor for Windows?

This one is probably the best. I used it back in the day when it was a part of Homesite.

http://www.topstyle4.com/

E Text Editor is a version of TextMate for Windows, the author works with Allaan (of Textmate) on compatability, so a lot of bundles work. Mix that with the Minimal Design bundles and you're rolling.

I've never used CSSEdit and personally prefer using TextMate for everything. So, in terms of a straight up TextMate there are two choices as far as I know:

• E-TextEditor - http://www.e-texteditor.com/
• Intype - http://intype.info/home/index.php/

I've never used either, but good luck!

Another recommendation for TopStyle here. http://www.topstyle4.com/

Very fast and responsive editor, unlike Java based solutions like Aptana which always seem to have the slightest delay while typing (not to knock Aptana, which I think is also a great and much more complete editor).

I find that I actually miss TopStyle when I'm working in OS X now.

As for an editor focused purely on CSS, I'd also recommend TopStyle. I think I first had experience with it when the lite version shipped with Macromedia Studio 8. I'm not sure what the exact limitations are though, nor have I used the latest/Pro version they charge $79.95 for. TopStyle Lite is free and easily findable in Google if you want to give it a try.

I used Stylemaster when I was still using Windows, pretty good.

Years ago in my "Windows Life" I used Style Master by WestCiv, there is a Mac version as well. http://westciv.com/style_master/

Hope this helps your decision on an editor

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I use UltraEdit for all my windows-based text editing. It may be overkill if you're only looking for CSS editing, but I think it's great

http://www.ultraedit.com/

i use dreamweaver

I use Notepad++ personally for all code writting tasks, Not only CSS.

I used TopStyle back in the days when I was working on Windows. I miss the option to change between different CSS versions in Mac editors, like CSSEdit.

If you were using TextMate for CSS, you should definitely check out the aforementioned e-texteditor

Textpad with the CSS syntax highlighter both available from the site is great. I use Textpad for nearly all coding.

Having said that, my personal favourite is Firefox with the Web Developer Toolbar. It allows you to view and edit the CSS showing the effects in real time (which saves time without having to save and reload after each edit). When complete, you simply copy and paste it into the relevant stylesheet. Needless to say, I then later apply tweaks for other browsers but still I find it's the quickest method for building stylesheets (for me).

Aptana is in no way a direct replacement for CSSEdit & TextMate, but it's a development environment that best fits my Windows workflow. Windows at it's core has a different workflow than OS X, and from my experience trying to find applications that match workflows that you're used to using on OS X will be difficult and possibly counter-intuitive to how Windows is designed.

With Windows 7 being more and more OS X-esque you may find that simple-yet-powerful standalone applications have a bright future on Windows.

This response has been based 100% on personal experience and should only be taken as a friendly opinion.

Depends on what you're really looking for...

In terms of ease of use, Notepad2 is the very best. It's perfect for local CSS editing. Unfortunately it doesn't support remote file editing.

Should you have the need to edit remote files via FTP, you might want to use E TextEditor

For quick editing I use Notepad++. If I want a full featured development app with FTP, autocomplete, etc. I use Aptana.

I use Dreamweaver in coding view. It has a decent suggest. When needed I prefer to temporarily edit CSS online with Web Developer Toolbar (real time update) / Firebug / IE Toolbar etc for some special tasks.

You can't really compete with a human mind that knows what it wants. So too much computer help, selecting and suggesting can be a hassle if you ask me.