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What Is a Text Editor? And Why Does It Matter to Developers?
If you have Windows, you have access to the default Notepad application installed on your computer.
At some point, you would have used Notepad to replace Microsoft Word. But those who work with code understand that while it looks similar to Microsoft Word in terms of providing a writing space, Notepad can do more.
Most modern systems come with pre-installed basic text editor software like Notepad, and you can use them for more than just taking notes and creating documents.
by Devyani Mehta
Text Editor Software Discussions
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Question on: Notepad++
How do I close multiple windows at the same time instead of just individually clicking the cross
I had 15 documents open and I had to close them all. When I close notepadd++ I can close all the windows but when I restart Notepad++, they all appear.
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There is an icon(5th one) for close all option,just below the Menu bar
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Right click on the tab and you can close all but this, all to right, all to left, or all unchanged.
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Ctrl+shift+w :)
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Question on: Notepad++
What is the best use of Notepad++, except using it as a regular note making tool?
We can use it formatting tool for all the supported languages which help a lot in alignment and correct of code which we write generally
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I like it for working with large files. It can open files that are too large for Notepad/WordPad. It also opens any large file much faster. Another thing I like are the find and replace with expressions. For example I can paste a few columns of data and do a find/replace that converts CR/LF into tabs or vice versa to do a quick pivot. It also helps that it shows all characters and I can often find hidden characters that are causing import issues. It's really a great tool for anyone manipulating large data extracts.
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Question on: Notepad++
Are there any new plugins for Notepad++ that I should know of?
I haven't added any new plugins for Notepad++ myself but I'm intrigued to know if there are any to enhance user experience.
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Yes. you Can Use any plugin in notepad++. For that you will see "plugin tabs" like File or Edit tab in Noptepad++. Under that you have to click "Plugin Admin" section(Available,Updated,Search). Under that you will find all available plug in. Like I have used "JSON Viewer" for formatting a JSON in notepad++ in place of using online formatter. Thanks.
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Text Editor Software Reports
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Momentum Grid® Report for Text Editor
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Small-Business Grid® Report for Text Editor
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G2 Report: Grid® Report
Enterprise Grid® Report for Text Editor
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Small-Business Grid® Report for Text Editor
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Mid-Market Grid® Report for Text Editor
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Grid® Report for Text Editor
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Grid® Report
Momentum Grid® Report for Text Editor
Winter 2026
G2 Report: Momentum Grid® Report

