Notepad4

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Notepad4 is a light-weight Scintilla-based text editor for Windows, offering syntax highlighting, code folding, and auto-completion for numerous programming languages. It includes a file browser plugin and supports high DPI displays.

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Pricing

Open Source

Free tier

Yes

API

Skill level

Technical

About

What is notepad4?

Notepad4 (Notepad2⨯2, Notepad2++) is a light-weight Scintilla-based text editor designed for Windows, providing extensive features for developers and programmers. It offers robust syntax highlighting, code folding, and auto-completion for a wide array of programming languages and document types, including C#, C++, Python, JavaScript, and many more. The editor enhances productivity with features like enhanced auto-completion for words and functions, context-based auto-completion, and auto indentation. It also includes a file browser plugin called matepath. Notepad4 supports modern Windows operating systems, high DPI displays, and advanced rendering options like Direct2D/DirectWrite, making it a versatile tool for code editing and development.

Best used for

Ideal for developers who need to efficiently write and edit code, manage programming projects, and utilize advanced text editing features. Especially valuable for those working with multiple programming languages and requiring robust syntax highlighting and auto-completion.

Common actions

edit code

write programs

manage files

highlight syntax

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Capabilities

Key features

Syntax highlighting
Code folding
Auto-completion
API list
File browser plugin
High DPI support
Direct2D rendering

Target Audience

developer

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Open Source

Free

FAQs

What programming languages does Notepad4 support for syntax highlighting and auto-completion?

Notepad4 supports a vast array of programming languages, including C#, C++, Python, JavaScript, Java, PHP, Ruby, Go, Rust, and many more. It also provides API lists for these languages, enhancing the coding experience for developers.

Can Notepad4 be used on older Windows operating systems?

Notepad4 supports a wide range of Windows operating systems, from Windows Vista up to Windows 11, including server versions. It also has specific versions compatible with Windows XP and Windows Server 2003.

Does Notepad4 offer any unique features compared to other text editors?

Notepad4 includes unique features such as enhanced auto-completion for words and functions, context-based auto-completion, color preview via CallTip, and support for Base64 encoding/decoding. It also offers improved support for CJK languages and high DPI displays.

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