Notepad++
Curious Mind
Jan 7, 2021
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CommentsWhat is Notepad++?
Notepad++ is a free (as in "free speech" and also as in "free beer") source code editor and Notepad replacement that supports several languages. Running in the MS Windows environment, its use is governed by GPL License.
Notepad++ is a tool in the Code Collaboration category of a tech stack.
Key Features
Syntax Highlighting and Syntax FoldingUser Defined Syntax Highlighting and Folding: screenshot 1, screenshot 2, screenshot 3 and screenshot 4PCRE (Perl Compatible Regular Expression) Search/ReplaceGUI entirely customizable: minimalist, tab with close button, multi-line tab, vertical tab and vertical document listDocument MapAuto-completion: Word completion, Function completion and Function parameters hintMulti-Document (Tab interface)Multi-ViewWYSIWYG (Printing)Zoom in and zoom outMulti-Language environment supportedBookmarkMacro recording and playbackLaunch with different arguments
Notepad++ Pros & Cons
Pros of Notepad++
- ✓Syntax for all languages that i use
- ✓Tabbed ui
- ✓Great code editor
- ✓Fast and lightweight
- ✓Plugins
- ✓Nice GUI
- ✓Regex & Special Character Search & Replace
- ✓Fast startup
- ✓Application is free, and plugins are too
- ✓Themes
Cons of Notepad++
- ✗No default plugin manager
- ✗Can't install more advanced packets
Notepad++ Alternatives & Comparisons
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