Notepad++

Notepad++ is a free, open-source text and source code editor designed primarily for the Windows operating system. Built as an enhanced replacement for the default Windows Notepad, it adds support for syntax highlighting, code folding, and tabbed file editing across dozens of programming and scripting languages. The application is written in C++ and emphasizes performance efficiency and low system resource usage. Notepad++ is widely used by developers, system administrators, and technical users who need a fast, reliable editor for code, configuration files, and plain text. Its plugin architecture allows users to extend functionality for tasks such as FTP access, linting, or advanced text manipulation, while still maintaining a lightweight core experience.

Key Features

• Syntax highlighting and syntax folding for multiple programming languages
• Tabbed editing for working with multiple files simultaneously
• Customizable UI with themes and fonts
• Plugin system to extend editor functionality
• Macro recording and playback
• Regular expression search and replace
• Lightweight performance optimized for Windows