Notepad++

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Open-source and multilingual source code editing software

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4.7 /5
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Value for Money
4.8/5
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Ease of Use
4.7/5
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Przemek
Przemek
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Notepad++ a must have for IT specialist.

Reviewed on 03/04/2023

It gives me a free scripting program to work with all types of codes. I can quickly view and...

It gives me a free scripting program to work with all types of codes. I can quickly view and evaluate the script, make necessary corrections, and then save it in the same format it was opened with.

Pros

Notepad++ is suitable for all scripting languages and can be used to write and edit all types of code, like scripts and configuration files. It is easy and free to use, which makes it a valuable asset for programmers and IT specialists in general.

Cons

Sometimes I miss the terminal feature like in Powershell or Visual Studio, where I could check the code without implementing it in the environment. Such a testing feature is almost a must-have, and because Notepad++ doesn't have it I sometimes chose other scripting solutions.

emin
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Simple is the best! Notepad++ is the best in the west!

Reviewed on 17/01/2024

We have been using it for many years. We switched to notepad++ from dreamviewer. Really simplicity...

We have been using it for many years. We switched to notepad++ from dreamviewer. Really simplicity and placement of font sizes (being able to see more lines on a single monitor) gives us comfort

Pros

The "search in files" and "replace in files" feature is very good. File recovery is very good at keeping the file you forgot to save in memory. The "Mark" feature is also very useful. You can easily filter the source code (especially multi-line) by marking certain code snippets or functions.

Cons

More integration options can be added. The feature of automatically opening newly created files "in the following encoding" can be added. each time, we need to change the file encoding property to UTF-8 BOM.

George
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

Notepad++Text editor

Reviewed on 17/01/2024

Pros

It is open source editor that means is useful for a small company or single person.

Cons

It is a bit hard to handle two or more files and some plugins are too hard for integration.

Paulo
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  • Industry: Insurance
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Best text editor I have used as of now

Reviewed on 12/09/2024

Best text editor I have used as of now in my work experience

Best text editor I have used as of now in my work experience

Pros

It is easy to switch between programing languages, and also work in column mode

Cons

nothing specific to mention I dislike, it is a great and versatile tool

Filipp
Filipp
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  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

A good basic workhorse

Reviewed on 01/11/2023

I’ve used npp for ad hoc dev work before migrating to cloud and doing quick basic testing of code

I’ve used npp for ad hoc dev work before migrating to cloud and doing quick basic testing of code

Pros

Lots of language syntax highlighting, great themes, cheap, and little memory consumption during execution.

Cons

No theme marketplace and module references across scripts are rare, function type declarations also aren’t visible in the IDE

Alternatives Considered

PyCharm and Visual Studio Code

Reasons for Switching to Notepad++

I use all three in tandem depending on the use case
Sadiqua
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for Free Trial
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Notepad++ Review

Reviewed on 09/05/2024

Pros

I have been using Notepad++ to write code in Groovy script for transforming data I get in SAP CPI. So far, it is the best IDE I have used for the purpose. It allows me to maintain the syntax and debug the code easily when compared to the software I was using earlier. It allows for easier and hassle free unit testing.

Cons

I think the main issue is that it lacks a lot of features that other IDEs have and I don't know if I will ever pay for it because the value for money does not seem viable.

Ralph
Ralph
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

A Notepad You'll Actually Want to Use

Reviewed on 12/01/2024

My overall experience with Notepad++ has been very po

My overall experience with Notepad++ has been very po

Pros

I love the look and feel of Notepad++ the most. When you switch over from the native Microsoft Notepad it is a world of difference.

Cons

It feels like it requests an update pretty frequently but that is a small nitpick.

Alternatives Considered

TopNotepad

Reasons for Choosing Notepad++

Notepad++ is free and far more useful than the alternative.

Switched From

Notejoy
Rayvano
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  • Industry: Leisure, Travel & Tourism
  • Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 1+ year
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

Notepad++ app

Reviewed on 16/04/2024

Basic tool for coding, but it's nothing like Adobe Dreamweaver.

Basic tool for coding, but it's nothing like Adobe Dreamweaver.

Pros

It's a pretty basic application, but it does the job.

Cons

I did not like the recovery/saving function

Fazal Rahman
Fazal Rahman
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  • Industry: Program Development
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Coding was never been easy

Reviewed on 24/04/2023

Its very easy IDE to use for my eyes even if i am using it at night or daylight. Its easy with...

Its very easy IDE to use for my eyes even if i am using it at night or daylight. Its easy with update functionalities for back-end and front-end users. It includes the most classes pre-defined which will be limited in other same products or need to be imported. Sometimes i don’t have internet connections so i would not be stuck for any class or library.

Pros

I like the backup and recover first to save my progress, the IDE is a home platform where you work i like the environment however i want i can change it the theme colors, fonts, size. And specially the classes to import while coding i may not have internet connection but notepad++ helps us to overcome this segment in most cases. in back-end or front-end development.

Cons

Uhm overall i liked the platform compare to other platforms i used before its not limited and is a complete comprehensive IDE and including most libraries and classes for developer, ease of their/our work. So far i don’t see any particular segment to not like or like least about notepad++.

Alternatives Considered

Sublime Text

Reasons for Choosing Notepad++

I wanted an IDE to work in all aspects of my development, back-end front-end, coding and design. Some IDE would not allow us to work in machine languages or design html, css, javascript… or lack of classes in some IDEs made me to switch for a better one and affordable one like notepad++.

Switched From

Turbo and Sublime Text

Reasons for Switching to Notepad++

It helps me work all in oneBack-end Front-endClasses importPre-defined libraries. Supporting most used machine languages….
Pyae Win
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  • Industry: Education Management
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Best Light Weight Text Editor

Reviewed on 09/09/2024

Pros

I use notepad ++ every day for my taking notes. UI is pretty and very simple for all user. Useful feature for me is automatic save when we close the software. I can chage the font size, theme colors and import coding. The best thing is that it is free. And then search and replace files make me enjoy. For devloper, it includes many useful features like code import, scripting, HTML,CSS,etc...

Cons

There is nothing. I enjoy to use notepad ++. It is very useful function, features than microsoft notepad.

Fatima
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Notepad++ Review

Reviewed on 28/01/2024

I have had a positive experience editing code thanks to its syntax highlighting, autocompletion,...

I have had a positive experience editing code thanks to its syntax highlighting, autocompletion, file organization, and customization capabilities through plugins, making it a useful and efficient tool for software developers.

Pros

What I like most about Notepad++ is its combination of simplicity and power. Despite being a relatively lightweight and fast text editor, it offers a wide range of advanced features that make it useful for a variety of tasks, from code editing to text manipulation.

Cons

Its availability mainly for Windows platforms. Although there are ways to run it on other operating systems using emulators or virtual machines, it does not have native support for macOS or Linux.

Sabrina
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  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Interested in Scripting? Install Notepad ++

Reviewed on 07/06/2024

Pros

I was unaware of Notepad ++ until I became interested in learning basic visual script, a programming language. At first, I attempted to write scripts in Microsoft's built-in text processing software, but I found that very tedious and difficult. However, after looking online for software that eases programming for beginning script writers, I found Notepad ++, and I am so glad that I did. In short, while software like Notepad does not allow users to change text color, Notepad ++ does. Ultimately, this feature--coupled with a few others--makes differentiating between different lines of text much easier, which is useful when programming, where you see several repetitive lines of code that can be an eyesore at times to read. Thus, I greatly enjoyed Notepad ++ and recommend it to anyone interested in scripting, as it makes the whole process more streamlined and convenient.

Cons

I will try to keep this portion of the review as brief as possible because I really enjoyed Notepad ++ and don't have (or even want to say!) many negative things about it. Furthermore, as I think about it, not many grievances even come to mind in the first place! However, with that said, one (and the only) thing I noticed was their advertising and marketing. Simply put, it was VERY difficult to find the official webpage, and when I eventually did (which took a while), I wasn't even confident that it was, in fact, the official site. Furthermore, I found the website very difficult to navigate, and they have a long list of downloads that do not specify what version is compatible with your OS or has the right features. Ultimately, in conclusion, it's quite confusing to find and download, but once you do, it is absolutely worth it!

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Proven little helper for all kinds of text relatedthings

Reviewed on 18/09/2023

I typically use Notepad++ for all kinds of small text-related use cases. Formatting texts or...

I typically use Notepad++ for all kinds of small text-related use cases. Formatting texts or replacing strings in text (even with newlines or returns), I can copy a code snippet - e.g., from an online documentation - and it filters out all the ugly HTML stuff. Hence, I can copy it into a Word document or other notekeeper. I also like using it as an extended clipboard with scripting work. It's just mocking and pasting - no attempts to correct any spelling mistakes that aren't there or trying to apply upper-case/lower-case rules. I would not use it for full programming or software development. It lacks a few features and functions of professional IDEs - but that's not necessarily the main purpose of that tool anyway.

Pros

It's a small app with lots of features. It stayed consistent with the UI over the last 15 years, making it easy for me to use. The UI may be a bit old-school, but clean and easy to understand. It's available for all kinds of operating systems and even as a portable app! I can't complain about performance; it runs stable - I have never had a crash or outage since using Notepad++. It also maintains the last status, so I can shut my laptop down without losing unsaved work. I love that it is multi-tabbed and not a single large board (e.g., compared to tools such as Miro - they have a different focus).And all of that for free!

Cons

Plugins are sometimes a bit tricky to install. But once you get the pattern, it's easy. Remembering keyboard shortcuts for the new features is the biggest hurdle, but that's not on Notepad++.

Michael
Michael
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  • Industry: Computer Games
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

One Stop Shop for simple text editing

Reviewed on 10/11/2023

Once I learned about this, it became my go-to austere text editing program for those times when I...

Once I learned about this, it became my go-to austere text editing program for those times when I just want something simple without being drowned in features. The features are no more than *knee* deep, and they're useful. I use it to edit and write quick JavaScript, php, html, config files, and occasionally C# -- it can parse and color code all of them. I also use it to write random notes to myself.

It does have a feature to run some kinds of code, but I've never used it for that, as it's more practical for me to use Visual Studio for my Unity code -- VS has more accurate tab completion suggestions, among other things, and it's more naturally attuned to Unity.

Overall, if you're looking for something just a little bit cooler than the bare bones Notepad program and you're a Windows user, this is your tool.

Pros

-Great for quick glances and editing of almost anything -- can handle several dozen types of formatting such as plain text, various kinds of code, xml, or JSON
-Can install plugins for some versioning features like Diff
-Color codes that conform to your chosen file format
-Good for tab junkies and people who use it for random notes
-Will remember your sloppily unsaved, unnamed files when reopened...sometimes

Cons

-Jack of all trades, master of none (but that's okay)
-Windows only

Sasikumar
Sasikumar
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Simple and light weight IDE to develop, analyze code and taking notes

Reviewed on 13/01/2024

It is the best notepad I ever used for taking notes.
Using as an IDE is really improves my coding...

It is the best notepad I ever used for taking notes.
Using as an IDE is really improves my coding knowledge

Pros

Easy to use and install, simple tool, lot of plugins available to analyze, filter and develop code.

Cons

User interface is not that good, Installing some plugins are really difficult and won't install properly.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Notepad++ Review

Reviewed on 02/09/2023

Pros

The best thing about Notepad is that it is simple to use, the code can also be developed with ease on the platform, we can create folders and keep various files into it. We can search for any keywords on the file.We can save all the unsaved files on one go as well.

Cons

The platform is very good to develop code into it. I did not find any drawback on the platform.

Gordon
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  • Industry: Banking
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

A popular open-source text and source code editor for Windows Operating System

Reviewed on 27/07/2023

Overal, Notepad++ is a great tool for text editing. If you are windows user and are looking for a...

Overal, Notepad++ is a great tool for text editing. If you are windows user and are looking for a fast and lightweight text editor to work with, then Notepad++ is what you are looking for.

Pros

Notepad++ supports almost all the popular programming languages including SQL. It is generally lightweight and light. You can install it and get it working in minutes and it doesn't consume a lot of your computer resources. It provides the functionality of Syntax highlighting something that make it enjoyable to code as it helps in trouble shooting and catching errors. One of my favorite aspects of Notepad ++ is its ability to split the interface into multiple views to help you do side by side editing. I also love the search and replace feature. This feature is a big deal because not all text editors come with it. It helps me quickly find a specific piece of code and replace it with another. These speeds up my work. Another helpful feature of Notepad++ is the auto-complete suggestions which are such a time saver and help you reduce errors.

Cons

1. Notepad++ is only available in windows operating system. 2. Another con is that Notepad++ is a stand alone application and therefore it doesn't offer realtime collaboration options possibility. I mostly use it for my own personal projects which do not require me to collaborate with someone.

Wasif
Wasif
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Notepad++ review

Reviewed on 08/01/2024

Totally worth it. Highly recommended. Its light weight and using it for multiple purposes.

Totally worth it. Highly recommended. Its light weight and using it for multiple purposes.

Pros

Its easy to use
its light weight
It handles large data

Cons

More features and more customization needed

Diwakar Dixit
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Free Notepad which can give you all features

Reviewed on 15/03/2024

I have been using Notepad ++ from past 10 years. This is a life saver for us as it offers tons of...

I have been using Notepad ++ from past 10 years. This is a life saver for us as it offers tons of features and addon which paid note pad apps does not offer. I used this on daily basis to compare configuration, replace strings and also it uses less memory.

Pros

1. Free to use
2. Tons of addons
3. User friendly
4. Frequent updates released
5. Supporting programming

Cons

I have not found any issues with Notepad ++ as such

Prakash
Prakash
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Awesome text editor

Reviewed on 19/08/2022

Overall its very good experience using this tool. It help in development as well as managing text...

Overall its very good experience using this tool. It help in development as well as managing text files.

Pros

Its very helpful tool. It help me to write code of javascript, Html, css, Json and many more languages and provide format also as epr language which is good. And one more good thing is it store all files data even if we don't save that file. And we can install many plugin as per our need.

Cons

Comparing text with this tool it bit difficult. If we open lots of files then it slow down and some time Stop responding.

Joseph
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  • Industry: Consumer Goods
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great Editor

Reviewed on 03/04/2024

Pros

Customizable UI with various themes. Syntax highlighting/folding for many languages, powerful search/replace, and macro recording.

Cons

New users might find the array of features and customization options overwhelming.

Florea
Florea
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Best log Compare Tool I have sued as a Sysadmin

Reviewed on 25/08/2023

Experience with Notepad ++ is positive , it is a simple and effective tool to manage code, logs, it...

Experience with Notepad ++ is positive , it is a simple and effective tool to manage code, logs, it is tailored to be effective while keeping a simple design.It does not pretend it does anything more or less and what it does it does very well.

Pros

I will start with a list : - easy to install- easy to use - intuitive system to open up new windows - good range of supported formats doc, docx, rft, JSON- very good range of plugins- paired together with compare plugin can do wonders

Cons

- windows could have a easier way to compare between each other- could create a 3 way compare not just a 1 to 1 comparison

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 3.0 /10

It's helpful for beginners.

Reviewed on 31/10/2023

my overall experience with Notepad++ is generally positive. It's praised for its speed, lightweight...

my overall experience with Notepad++ is generally positive. It's praised for its speed, lightweight design, and extensive language support through syntax highlighting.

Pros

Notepad++ is a lightweight text editor for Windows, featuring syntax highlighting, multi-document support, and powerful search capabilities

Cons

Notepad++ limitations: Windows only, complex interface, occasional crashes, no built-in collaboration, basic project management, limited cloud integration, lacks modern features, steep learning curve for advanced functions.

Tair
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  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
  • Review Source

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  • Value for Money
  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Notepad++ review

Reviewed on 09/06/2024

I really enjoyed using Notepad++ for number of different programming languages

I really enjoyed using Notepad++ for number of different programming languages

Pros

great product which significantly help with writing code on any languages

Cons

There are not really much to complain about

Boris
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  • Industry: Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
  • Review Source

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  • Ease of Use
  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great replacement for Notepad

Reviewed on 12/01/2024

Much better when original notepad even one of Windows 11

Much better when original notepad even one of Windows 11

Pros

Marks all the places of changes in current session.
Remembers all involved files.
Recognizes coding language
Colorizing commands
FREE

Cons

Non so far was found in that application.