Notepad++

Edit several programming languages running under the MS windows environment.

• Software: Notepad++
• License : Free
• OS : Windows Windows 10/8/7/XP
• Requirements: No special requirements
• Publisher : Don HO

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Notepad++ is a free, open-source, and lightweight text/code editor for Windows. It’s one of the most popular editors among developers due to its speed, simplicity, and extensibility.

🔹 What Is Notepad++ Used For?

• Writing and editing code (supports 80+ programming languages)
• Config file editing (INI, XML, JSON, YAML, etc.)
• Scripting (Python, Lua, etc.)
• Text processing
• Batch file editing
• Comparing files
• Running macros and automation
• Web development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP)

✅ How to Use Notepad++ – Quick Guide

1. Download and Install

• Go to the official site: https://notepad-plus-plus.org
• Download the latest version (installer or portable)
• Run the installer and launch Notepad++

2. Open or Create a File

• File > Open to load a file
• File > New to start a new file
• Notepad++ supports multiple tabs for editing several files at once

3. Write or Edit Code/Text

• Start typing or paste content
• Syntax highlighting auto-activates based on file extension
• You can manually set the language via Language > [Choose Language]

4. Useful Features

🔍 Find and Replace

• Ctrl + F: Find
• Ctrl + H: Replace
• Powerful options like search in all open files and regex support

🔁 Multi-Edit and Column Mode

• Hold Ctrl and click to place multiple cursors
• Alt + Mouse drag = column/block selection

🧩 Plugins (Extend Functionality)

• Use Plugins > Plugins Admin... to install:
  • Compare – Diff two files side by side
  • NppFTP – Edit files on a remote server
  • NppExec – Run scripts or code inside Notepad++
  • AutoSave, JSON Viewer, XML Tools, etc.

📝 Macro Recording

• Macro > Start Recording, perform tasks, then Macro > Stop Recording
• Save and replay repetitive actions easily

🔧 Customize the UI

• Settings > Style Configurator to change themes
• Install dark mode, change fonts, tab behavior, etc.

🆚 Compare Feature (Plugin Required)

To compare two files:

1. Install the Compare Plugin via Plugins Admin
2. Open both files
3. Go to Plugins > Compare > Compare

📤 FTP Integration

Install the NppFTP plugin:

• Go to Plugins > Plugins Admin > NppFTP
• After install, use the NppFTP panel to connect to remote servers and edit files directly

🔐 Is Notepad++ Free?

• Yes! It is completely free and open-source
• Licensed under GPL

🖥️ Best For:

• Programmers and scripters
• Web developers
• System administrators
• Users who need a powerful Notepad replacement