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Free and open source text editor that works as an alternative to Notepad. Extremely powerful and extensive it is for Windows only and runs under the GPL License.
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PlatformsWindows
Multi Language SupportYes
Auto CompleteYes
Extension languageC/C++; any language able to interface with C code
LicenseGPL-3.0-or-later
Bracket MatchingYes
Supported remote file editing protocolsFTP; SSH (plug-in)
Plugin ManagerBuilt-in
Column selectionYes
Collaborative editingPlug-in
Supported keybinding stylesIBM CUA
RTLYes
BidiYes
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Recommendations
Notepad++
Recommended 6 years ago
Pro
Extendable via pluginsPro
PortablePro
Split screenPro
Regex replace in selection, active tab, or all tabsPro
Persistent documents, even after exiting the applicationPro
Multi-line editingPro
User defined language syntax supportPro
Easy to use and adminCon
Windows-onlyCon
Outdated UICon
User defined language doesn't support triple quote stringsCon
Limited new syntax support for new languagesCon
Session backups not enabled by defaultCon
Annoying update notifications upon start-up