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Notepad++ (32-bit)

Notepad++ (32-bit)

  -  6.47 MB  -  Open Source
  • Latest Version

    Notepad++ 8.8.8 (32-bit) LATEST

  • Review by

    Daniel Leblanc

  • Operating System

    Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10

  • User Rating

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  • Author / Product

    Don Ho / External Link

  • Filename

    npp.8.8.8.Installer.exe

  • MD5 Checksum

    363dad6a0cbf5784837ea99b6a9004c6

Notepad plus plus is a free source code editor and app replacement that supports several languages. Running in the MS Windows environment, its use is governed by GPL Licence. The most popular developer tool for your Windows PC!

Based on a powerful editing component Scintilla, Notepad++ 32bit 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 Plus Plus is trying to reduce the world's carbon dioxide emissions. When using less CPU power, the PC can throttle down and reduce power consumption, resulting in a greener environment. Download the Notepad++ offline installer for PC from FileHorse now.



The program comes with many useful features that make working with large text files extremely easy. Some of them are:
  • Syntax Highlighting and Syntax Folding
  • User-Defined Syntax Highlighting and Folding
  • PCRE (Perl Compatible Regular Expression) Search/Replace
  • GUI entirely customizable: minimalist, tab with close button, multi-line tab, vertical tab, and vertical document list
  • Document Map
  • Auto-completion: Word completion, Function completion, and  Function parameters hint
  • Multi-Document (Tab interface)
  • Multi-View
  • WYSIWYG (Printing)
  • Zoom in and zoom out
  • Multi-Language environment supported
  • Bookmark
  • Macro recording and playback
Alternatives

Visual Studio Code: A highly extensible, free, and open-source code editor that runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It's feature-packed and supports a wide range of programming languages.

Sublime Text: A cross-platform text editor known for its speed and elegant interface. It offers a free trial version with a one-time purchase fee.

Brackets: An open-source text editor focused on web development. It's available for Windows, macOS, and Linux and provides live previews for web projects.

Vim: A highly configurable text editor built to create and change any text.

Emacs: A highly extensible and customizable text editor with a steep learning curve but powerful features, available on multiple platforms.

Pricing

The program is completely FREE to use, and there are no hidden costs or subscriptions. It's an excellent choice for those on a budget or who prefer open-source software.

System Requirements
  • Operating System: Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11 (32-bit or 64-bit)
  • CPU: Intel Pentium III CPU or an equivalent CPU from another compatible brand.
  • Memory: A minimum of 2GB of RAM.
  • Storage: You will need 20MB of available hard disk space to install the app, along with additional space for your files.
PROS
  • Free and open-source
  • Lightweight and fast
  • Extensive syntax highlighting support
  • Multi-tab interface for easy multitasking
  • Plugin support for extended functionality
  • Regular updates and active community
CONS
  • Only available for Windows
Also Available: Notepad++ (64-bit)

Why is this app published on FileHorse? (More info)
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What's new in this version:

Added:
- Add Notepad++ MSI (x64) for enterprise IT deployment
- Security enhancement: prevent Notepad++ Updater from being hijacked
- Add tab label length limitation option to have reasonable tab width
- Add text scale support

Improved:
- Improve the performance of saving session on exit
- Improve Rust handling: keywords and autoCompletion

Fixed:
- Fix multi-selection crash (regression) when smart highlighting is enabled
- Fix Distraction free mode disabling tab bar hiding regression
- Fix switching among some encoding not working issue
- Fix Notepad++ not handle system default code page UTF-8 well