Download Notepad++ for Windows PC — free

Developer: Don HoOfficial website ↗

A lightweight text and code editor with syntax highlighting.

Free, open sourceWork & officeWindows
Notepad++

About Notepad++

Notepad++ starts instantly, handles large files and highlights syntax for around 80 languages. Tabs, multi-line editing, regex search and a large plug-in library make it a daily driver for many developers and admins.

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Key features

  • Syntax highlighting and folding for ~80 languages
  • Find and replace with regular expressions across files
  • Plug-ins, macros, sessions and automatic backup

System requirements

Windows 8.1+ (32/64-bit, ARM64)

How to install

  1. Follow the developer's download instructions and save the installer.
  2. Open the installer and follow the setup steps. Review any license or subscription terms.
  3. Launch the program from the Start menu, Applications folder or app launcher.

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