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Notepad++
Free source code and text editor
Overview
Notepad++ is a free source-code and text editor with syntax highlighting for more than 80 programming languages. It is lightweight, fast and widely used by developers and power users.
It supports tabbed editing, split view, powerful search with regular expressions, and a plugin system that extends its functionality.
What's New in Notepad++ 8.7.4
- Updated syntax highlighting for new languages
- Improved performance for very large files
- New and updated plugins
- Security fixes
How to Use Notepad++
- Install and launch Notepad++
- Open a file or paste code
- Syntax highlighting applies automatically by file type
- Use Search > Find with regex for advanced searches
Features & Highlights
- Syntax highlighting for 80+ languages
- Tabbed editing and split view
- Powerful regex search and replace
- Macro recording
- Lightweight and fast
- Plugin system for extra features
FAQ
Is Notepad++ free?Yes, open-source under GPL.
What languages does it highlight?80+, including Python, C++, HTML, JS, PHP.
Can Notepad++ edit large files?Yes, it handles files of several GB.
Is Notepad++ safe?Yes, it is open-source and trusted.
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 7/8/10/11
- CPU: any
- RAM: minimal
- Storage: ~20 MB
Pros & Cons
✓ Free and open-source; Fast even on old PCs; Tons of features; Extensible via plugins
✗ Windows only; Plain interface