Notepad++
Notepad on steroids, free forever
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About Notepad++
Notepad++ edits text and code with syntax highlighting for 80+ languages, search across files, macros, tabs and plugins — the first thing every Windows power user installs.
Notepad++ is completely free and open source (GPL) — no trials, no subscriptions, no locked features. Always download from the official website to avoid bundled malware.
Free alternative to: UltraEdit (paid)
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