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What is Notepad++ : Notepad++ is a text editor and source code editor for use with Microsoft Windows. Unlike Microsoft Notepad, the built-in Windows text editor, it supports tabbed editing, which allows working with multiple open files in a single window.
Why to use Notepad++ : We use Notepad++ for editing , comparing php, javascript , jquery , html etc files.
Prerequisites: Notepad ++ Software which we can download from below url:
https://notepad-plus-plus.org/download/v7.6.2.html
Process :
Notepad++ is easy to use text editor preloaded with all necessary functions that we often use in development.
Simple steps to use Notepad++ :
- So as use Notepad++ we first have to install it.
- After successful installation you can open this app by either clicking on shortcut icon created on desktop.
- To open any file with notepad++ , Goto File -> Open (Ctrl + O) and select your file to open.
- Take a look at below url for some quick shortcuts for using this tool,
http://www.keyxl.com/aaacd5a/43/Notepad-Plus-text-editor-softwar e-keyboard-shortcuts.htm
How To Use Compare Option in Notepad++:
- Install Compare Plugin:
Notepad++ also allow us to compare our two files simultaneously. To use this functionality you first have to add ‘Compare’ plugin into your Notepad++ . to do this follow below steps.
- Goto Plugins-> Plugin Manager-> Show Plugin Manager
- Search for ‘Compare’ plugin from the list and check it.
- After selecting your plugin simply hit install button which will ask you for confirmation prompt allow this option this will restart your Notapad++ app.
B) How to use Compare plugin for Comparing two versions of a file
1) Firstly open two versions of your file inside Notepad++.
2) Then goto Plugins-> Compare -> Compare (Alt + D).
3) This will divide your two files into two windows within which it will show your file comparisons. Eg. suppose your file A has an extra line of Codes that file B then that extra part will be shown with Green Part and if some part is missing from file B to file A then this will show that part in Red color.
Likewise you can compare your code in between two files.
4) To clear your results goto Plugins-> Compare -> Clear Results .
One can also refer below tutorial video for more help.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl82JFZvrX8
What Can go wrong :
While using Notepad++ it’s always recommended to save your save your file first if you are creating new file so as to use it’s auto code detection functionality. As Notepad++ recognises each file differently according to its extension.