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 GNU General Public License.
Based on the powerful editing component Scintilla, Notepad++ is written in C++ and uses pure Win32 API and STL which ensures a higher execution speed and smaller program size. By optimizing as many routines as possible without losing user friendliness, Notepad++ is trying to reduce the world carbon dioxide emissions. When using less CPU power, the PC can throttle down and reduce power consumption, resulting in a greener environment.
How To Install Plugins
https://npp-user-manual.org/docs/plugins/
There are two ways to install plugins for NPP. First is Plugin Manager in Plugins menu that lists all the available plugins. You can check the ones you want to download and press Install. But this manager doesn’t have search functions.
To install plugins downloaded from other locations ( .dll extension), download the file and paste it into C:\Program Files(x86)\Notepad++\plugins. Restart the app to complete the installation process.
1. Snippet Plugin
The snippet plugin comes in handy when you want to save the code in a snippet. In short, if you are bad at remembering the codes, you can save the code to use them later. Using this plugin, you can also execute the code that is being kept in the snippet. The snippet plugin thus shows the results.
2. Explorer
This is one of the most famous Notepad++ plugin. You have to peek through several files while coding, and a coder knows that very well.
You can open in a separate window and can see on which file you are working right now. You can also get the file location and can open the file directly using the explorer plugin.
3. Compare
Compare plug-in helps in comparing two text files side by side to grasp the difference in the code.
4. Spell Checker
This plug-in check for spelling errors in the source code. It can pinpoint errors manifesting in our code and allows those errors to be fixed on the fly.
5. Customize Toolbar
The plug-in gives us the privilege to customize the toolbar by adding, removing or altering the menu items.
6. Snippet Plugin
The snippet plug-in allows developers to add various code snippets used often to make their coding experience a hobby.
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