Zim is a graphical text editor that is designed for use as a personal wiki as it allows users to create and organize notes, lists, and other types of information in a hierarchical tree structure. Zim also allows users to sync their notes with Evernote, which means that users can access their notes from multiple devices and platforms, this guide is all about installing it on Linux Mint 21.

How to Install Zim on Linux Mint 21

Zim supports the ability to export notes and lists in multiple formats, such as HTML, PDF, and ODT, which can be useful for sharing notes with others or for creating backups, below are some ways to get it installed on Linux Mint 21:

• Through Apt
• Through Software Manager

1: How to Install Zim on Linux Mint 21 through Apt

One to way to get this text editor in Linux Mint 21 is by using its default package manager for that execute:

Once the installation is complete, you can launch Zim from the command line or from your system’s application launcher, for launching it through command line execute:

In order to delete Zim from Linux Mint 21 execute the below-mentioned command if you have installed it through its Apt:

2: How to Install Zim on Linux Mint 21 through Software Manager

To get this application installed on Linux Mint 21 is by using its GUI through software manager, this method is feasible for all those who are not expert on using commands. Just open the software manager from application menu and click on install button after searching Zim on it:

Once the installation is complete, you can launch Zim from the command line or from your system’s application launcher; for launching it through GUI see the image below:

Since we have installed the application through Linux Mint Software Manager so now to delete this software simply uninstall it from system’s application menu:

Conclusion

Zim is an open-source note-taking application that is designed for use as a personal wiki. It allows users to create and organize notes, lists, and other types of information in a hierarchical tree structure. Zim includes its ability to create links between pages, support for rich media, built-in task list, export capabilities and simple and easy to use interface. It can be installed on Linux Mint 21 by its default package manager and through its software Manager, both ways are discussed in this guide.