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The Simplest Text Editor For Programmers

notepad++

Even if you're not a programmer, this program is also a good alternative to Notepad/Wordpad given the fact that it supports tabs (just like in Firefox, Chrome, or the latest IE).

As for programmers, it is a valuable tool since it supports syntax highlighting, which uses different colors to highlight your programming codes. Supported formats: C, C++, Java, C#, XML, HTML, PHP, Javascript, makefile, nfo, ASP, VB/VBS, SQL, CSS, Pascal, Perl, Python, Fortran, etc.

Example of syntax highlighting:

     syntax highlighting

Other features of Notepad++ which is superior to Window's default Notepad are:

  • When utilizing multiple tabs, the tabs will still be there even you close and open back Notepad++.
  • Able to undo multiple times (Notepad only can undo just one time..)
  • Line numbering on left hand side of screen.
  • Runs extremely fast and never slows down your PC. (given the advance functionality that it has)
Average: 5 (2 votes)

Agree Now I'm using it for

Agree

Now I'm using it for developing at work.

E-Text Editor?

Yeah Notepad++ is really popular among Windows user.. those who have seen Textmate in action on the Mac, and want one for the PC, try E-Text Editor