Change the default editor for files opened in the terminal? (e.g. set it to TextEdit/Coda/Textmate)

Question

Is there a way to make files opened for editing in the terminal open in Textedit instead?

For example, where a command might open a file for editing (like git

Answer 1

For anyone coming here in 2018:

• go to iTerm -> Preferences -> Profiles -> Advanced -> Semantic History
• from the dropdown, choose Open with Editor and from the right dropdown choose your editor of choice