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Notepad++

Code editor for Windows with syntax highlighting and tabbed editing for efficient text and code manipulation

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+Syntax HighlightingHighlights code in various programming, scripting, and markup languages.
+Code FoldingCollapse or expand code blocks for better readability, easier navigation and organization of large code files
+Tabbed EditingWork with multiple open files in a single window and quickly switch between them using tabs.
+Find and ReplaceSearch and replace text across your codebase.
+Language SupportSupports around 80 programming languages.
+Regular Expression Search and ReplaceAdvanced search and replace using regex patterns.
+PluginsExtend functionality with plugins.
+Macro RecordingAutomate repetitive tasks with macros.
+MultilingualAvailable in 90 languages.
+Collaborative EditingWork on code projects with others.
+Split ViewCompare or edit two parts of the same file side by side.
-No TerminalLacks an integrated terminal for running and testing code.
-Interface Not ConvincingSome users find the interface less visually appealing, especially when writing code.
-No Rich-Text FormattingSupports plain-text formatting only, without rich-text capabilities.

Platform

Social

 

System Requirements

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Ratings

4.45
5

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4.7
5
based on 520 reviews
CNET
4.5
5
based on 436 reviews
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5
based on professional's opinion
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10
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10
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8.7
10
based on 133 reviews
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4.6
5
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9.0
10
based on 5393 reviews
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8.0
10
based on 227 reviews
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4.7
5
based on 732 reviews
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4.4
5
based on 133 reviews
TechSpot
4.6
5
based on 265 reviews
TrustRadius
9.1
10
based on 123 reviews
Uptodown
5.0
5
based on 4 reviews

Developer

Don Ho

Written in

C++

Initial Release

24 November 2003

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