About Notepad++
Notepad++ is a free source code editor for Windows. It replaces the standard Notepad with syntax highlighting, tabs and support for many programming languages.
What it does
Notepad++ is a lightweight editor for code and text files on Windows. It is built on the Scintilla editing component and written in C++ with the Win32 API, which keeps the program small and quick to start. It supports several programming languages through syntax highlighting, and it can take over everyday tasks that you would otherwise do in Notepad.
Key features
- Syntax highlighting for many programming languages
- Tabs for working with several files at once
- Light footprint built on Scintilla and Win32
- A dark theme option
- Source code available on GitHub
Who it's for
Windows users who edit scripts, configuration files and source code, and anyone who wants a simple editor without a large IDE.
Pricing and good to know
Notepad++ is free and distributed under the GNU General Public License. The source code is on GitHub, and the official site hosts the downloads and online help. It runs on Windows only, which is the platform the project is built for.
Highlights
- Syntax highlighting for many programming languages
- Tabs for working with several files at once
- Light footprint built on Scintilla and Win32
- A dark theme option
- Source code available on GitHub
