Notepad++
M2-R5.1 ยท Chapter 2: Editors ยท 2 min read
๐๏ธ Notepad++
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Free, open-source code editor for Windows.
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Download: https://notepad-plus-plus.org
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Created by Don Ho in September 2003.
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Installer size: ~2.7 MB (written in C++).
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An advanced and feature-rich version of Notepad.
โจ Features of Notepad++
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Source code editor with syntax highlighting & folding.
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Auto-completion → word, function, parameters.
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Can handle files up to 2 GB (vs. 58 MB in Notepad).
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Line numbering, indentation, advanced find & replace.
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Split-screen editing for multiple files.
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Supports multi-language environment.
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Cross-platform file editing (Windows, macOS, Linux).
How to Download Notepad++
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Open the official website.
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Click on Download (choose 32-bit or 64-bit).
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Run the installer file.
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Follow on-screen instructions to install.
Basic Operations in Notepad++
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Create new file
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Open existing file
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Save / Save As
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Close file
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Edit text (Cut, Copy, Paste, Undo, Redo, Delete, Select All)
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Line operations
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Convert text case (upper, lower, sentence case, etc.)