Name
Notepad++
Description
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.
Functions
Edit text files up to 2 GB in size (the maximum size in Windows Notepad is 58 MB).
Edit multiple files, organized in tabs.
Line numbering.
Syntax highlighting for over 70 programming languages, including HTML and Windows batch files.
Advanced find and replace, with support for regular expressions.
Create and edit text files for different operating systems, including macOS and Linux.
Split-screen for editing and viewing multiple files at once, or multiple parts of the same file.
Macros for recording a sequence of editing commands to be executed repeatedly.
Support for lines to have bookmarks.
A plugin system for adding features to the software.
OS Supported
Windows 10
Apple MacOS
License Details
This license is an annual subscription purchased by Saint Mary's University
Available to
Faculty/Staff/Students
Restrictions
Personal devices and university-owned devices
How to Get
For Students/Staff/Faculty: Notepad++ is available via AppsAnywhere.smu.ca
Faculty only: For special requests, please contact EIT Helpdesk at helpdesk@smu.ca
Website
For more information, visit https://notepad-plus-plus.org/