Notepad++ Guides for Windows
Practical Notepad++ tutorials for Windows users in the United States and Canada.
- Notepad++ Regex Search and Replace — Use regular expressions in Notepad++ to find patterns, preview matches and make controlled replacements.
- Find in Files with Notepad++ — Search a folder of source code or logs using Find in Files and file filters.
- Compare Two Files in Notepad++ — Learn how to compare two text files and what to do when the Compare plugin is unavailable.
- Format JSON in Notepad++ — Validate JSON syntax and format nested objects without damaging data.
- Format XML in Notepad++ — Inspect XML, check tags and use formatting tools carefully.
- Edit Python Files in Notepad++ — Set up syntax highlighting and safe file encoding for Python scripts.
- Edit HTML and CSS in Notepad++ — Work with HTML and CSS files, indentation and browser previews.
- Open Large Log Files in Notepad++ — Troubleshoot slow loading and memory pressure when opening large logs.
- Fix UTF-8 Encoding in Notepad++ — Understand UTF-8, BOM and how to avoid corrupted text.
- Convert CRLF and LF in Notepad++ — Change Windows and Unix line endings without unintended edits.
- Recover Unsaved Notepad++ Files — Locate session backups and understand recovery limitations.
- Install Plugins with Plugins Admin — Use the built-in plugin manager and check plugin compatibility.
- Notepad++ Portable vs Installer — Compare portable ZIP and standard installer workflows on Windows.
- Notepad++ 64-bit vs 32-bit — Select the appropriate Windows build and understand plugin compatibility.
- Notepad++ in Windows 11 Context Menu — Understand Open with options and Windows 11's compact context menu.
- Set Notepad++ as Default Text Editor — Associate text files with Notepad++ in Windows 10 and Windows 11.
- Record and Replay Macros in Notepad++ — Automate repeated text edits using the Macro menu.
- Bookmarks and Navigate Lines in Notepad++ — Mark important lines and move quickly through long files.
- Enable Dark Mode in Notepad++ — Adjust editor appearance and syntax colors for a dark workspace.
- Notepad++ Update and Startup Troubleshooting — Handle failed updates, plugin crashes and startup issues safely.