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Notepad++ (32-bit)

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Notepad++ (32-bit)

  -  4.47 MB  -  Open Source
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  • Latest Version

    Notepad++ 8.6.5 (32-bit) LATEST

  • Review by

    Daniel Leblanc

  • Operating System

    Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 / Windows 10

  • User Rating

    Click to vote

  • Author / Product

    Don Ho / External Link

  • Filename

    npp.8.6.5.Installer.exe

  • MD5 Checksum

    6f7e2e04a4e06254fd1454515eb0331d

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)

Download Notepad++ (32-bit) Latest Version

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What's new in this version:

Fixed:
- Fix “Replace All” action not notifying plugins of modification regression by adding NPPN_GLOBALMODIFIED
- Fix plugins not receiving some Scintilla notification types regression
- Fix Shortcut Mapper pontential crash problem
- Fix period backup pontential crash due to the dead lock
- Fix NUL characters file corruption after power outrages
- Remedy losing session problem after the power outrages
- Fix URLs are not detected after a “Replace All” regression
- Notify user while saving failure due to hardware problem
- Update to scintilla 5.4.3 (from 5.4.1) & Lexilla 5.3.1
- Support template literal (template strings) in JavaScript & make `back-quoted strings` more readable
- Add support for Change History in the text, besides in the margin. Also, make Change History color configurable
- Fix NPPM_RELOADFILE API return wrong result issue
- Enhance Shortcut Mapper filter to find the command items more easily
- Prevent typing control characters into document & make it optional
- Fix possible no-GUI state when using systray
- Make context menu popup location at current text position when invoked via keyboard
- Fix Notepad++ blocked when closed minimized or from systray
- Fix Mouse Wheel Scrolling in Shortcut Mapper & reduce also the memory use
- Fix Python wrong decorator attribute colors & add “ATTRIBUTE” color in styles.xml.model

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